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
Yes, occupational therapists at Ives & Associates Inc must hold a valid Montana state license. This ensures compliance with local healthcare regulations and guarantees that therapists meet the professional standards required to provide quality care in Miles City’s rural medical settings.
Practicing in Miles City means adapting therapy to a community-focused environment where multitasking and broad skill application are essential. Therapists often work closely with local schools and home care agencies, tailoring treatments to diverse patient needs within a smaller healthcare network.
Occupational therapists at this facility can advance by gaining specialized certifications or moving into roles like occupational therapy management or consultancy. The hospital’s emphasis on growth encourages continuous learning and leadership development within a supportive rural health system.
This pay range aligns well with rural Montana standards, offering above-average compensation for occupational therapists considering the lower cost of living. Additional benefits and sign-on bonuses further enhance the total remuneration package at Ives & Associates Inc.
Beyond competitive pay, Ives & Associates Inc provides a team-oriented culture in a 25-bed critical access hospital, plus relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses. This setup supports a balanced work-life dynamic uncommon in larger urban centers.
Definitely. The hospital’s rural setting requires occupational therapists to manage diverse cases from neurological integration to traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, ensuring a varied and fulfilling clinical practice.
Miles City offers a low cost of living with scenic surroundings ideal for outdoor activities. This rural lifestyle pairs well with the hospital’s supportive environment, attracting therapists seeking a community-centric career away from urban congestion.
You’d likely collaborate with schools, nursing homes, and home care agencies, delivering adaptive equipment consultations and preventive therapy. Engaging in such community outreach strengthens local healthcare ties and improves patient outcomes.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association, and Montana state licensure. These credentials ensure readiness to meet the hospital’s clinical demands effectively.
The organization fosters career growth by encouraging continuing education and may offer resources or assistance to maintain certifications, helping therapists stay current with evolving occupational therapy practices in a rural healthcare context.
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