TITLE: Occupational TherapistLOCATION: Miles City, MONTANA
Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you.
They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values.
You could live in an area with a low cost of living work at a medical center which is a progressive rural healthcare organization located in the picturesque Badlands of Eastern Montana might be the place.
What they’re looking for:
•Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
•Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
•Licensed within the State of Montana
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is day shift.
•The range is between $34.50hr-$42hr plus full benefits and relocation/sign on bonus.
What you’ll be doing:
•The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.
•Administers comprehensive evaluations and documents of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures. Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting, and to agencies such as local schools, nursing homes, home care agencies, and hospital settings.
•Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
•Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine-motor coordination. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self-care skills. Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Participates in home assessments.
•Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
•Designs and fabricates splints as specified by doctors' prescriptions; designs and/or fabricates slings and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of patients and/or their families.
•Administers treatment programs to traumatic brain-injured patients. Uses activities to improve judgment skills, reality orientation, and organizational skills.
•Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
•Provides activities to assess patients' organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination (fine and gross-motor), and adaptive-equipment needs.
•Designs home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
•Participates in patient support groups with other team members.
•Provides evaluations and develops a plan of care.
Additional Info:
Facility is a 25 bed critical access hospital. Great team environment and it's a great place to work.
If you're a dedicated Occupational Therapist seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us outside of Miles City and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!
Freqently Asked Questions
Occupational Therapists in Miles City work within a rural healthcare environment, often requiring broader adaptability due to limited specialized resources. This setting emphasizes community-focused care, enabling therapists to develop versatile treatment plans tailored to diverse patient needs within a close-knit population.
Practicing in Montana mandates licensure through the Montana Board of Occupational Therapy and registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association. Holding a bachelor's degree is essential, and therapists must stay updated with state-specific continuing education to ensure compliance and quality patient care.
Rural hospitals offer unique growth opportunities through multidisciplinary roles and leadership in community health initiatives. Occupational Therapists can expand into managerial or consultancy positions, leveraging their broad clinical experience to influence rural healthcare policies and rehabilitation programs.
Therapists often treat neurological integration issues, traumatic brain injuries, and developmental disabilities, requiring expertise in sensorimotor treatments and adaptive equipment design. The rural setting also demands adaptability to address environmental and home-care challenges specific to this Montana region.
Yes, Enhanced Staffing offers a competitive relocation and sign-on bonus to facilitate Occupational Therapists’ transition to Miles City. This support reflects the organization’s commitment to attracting qualified professionals willing to contribute to their community-centered healthcare mission.
At Enhanced Staffing, therapists engage closely with patients and families, often tailoring interventions to rural lifestyle needs. The intimate team environment encourages collaborative care strategies, emphasizing holistic rehabilitation and preventive therapy that might be less emphasized in urban hospital settings.
Occupational Therapists in this role can anticipate earning between $34.50 and $42 per hour, complemented by comprehensive benefits and incentives such as relocation bonuses. This competitive pay scale aligns well with the cost of living and healthcare demand in eastern Montana.
Miles City experiences moderate demand for Occupational Therapists, with fewer practitioners than larger Montana cities, resulting in favorable job prospects. The rural setting often means less competition, making it an attractive area for therapists seeking meaningful community impact and career stability.
Enhanced Staffing prioritizes skills in comprehensive patient evaluations, adaptive equipment fabrication, and neurological integration therapies. Proficiency in designing individualized treatment plans that enhance daily living activities is essential to meet their high standard of patient-centered care.
The organization fosters continuous learning through access to training resources and encourages participation in professional groups. Therapists receive support for certification renewals and opportunities to collaborate on innovative rehabilitation techniques tailored to rural healthcare challenges.
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