Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Location: Bozeman, Montana
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide occupational therapy services focusing on outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands; splinting; modalities) and neurological rehabilitation. Implement therapy programs for referred patients and provide health and wellness education.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week
• May require working beyond standard hours, including weekends and after-hours
• On-call duties may be required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Montana
• BLS issued by American Heart Association

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate physical and functional status including muscle groups, motor function, upper extremity function, ADLs, coordination, and neurological status
• Develop and implement treatment plans including manual therapy, modalities, therapeutic exercise, and splint fabrication/modifications
• Prepare and instruct therapeutic exercise and home programs
• Document evaluations, progress notes, daily treatments, education, and discharge summaries per policy
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pain management, safety, function, and individualized care plans
• Identify and address patient safety issues
• Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Screens, and Driver evaluations (if trained)
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers for education and treatment planning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sound judgment, patience, and professionalism
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with varied shifts
• Creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Self-directed with minimal oversight

Physical Requirements

• Repeated lifting up to 50 pounds
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Occasional climbing of stairs or ladders
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, and pulling
• Continuous fine finger movements and close visual acuity
• Cognitive ability to learn new tasks, maintain focus, and make timely decisions

Work Environment Exposures

• Bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Radiation in medical imaging areas
• Chemicals, medications, cleaning products, disinfectants
• Infectious diseases from patient contact
• Emotionally challenging situations with patients and families

Additional Information

• Candidate must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered
• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances

This position requires regular and sustained attendance with flexibility for extended hours and on-call duties.