Occupational Therapist

DescriptionPurpose

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled occupational therapy services to the guests and residents of Immanuel Living.

Expectations

Expectations of Excellence

Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living Communities.
Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those ILC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Living Communities.
Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example.
Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty.
Ensure that a safe living and working environment exists.
Attend work regularly and follow established work schedule. Manage use of work time wisely, ensuring that overtime is pre-approved by the Director of Rehabilitation, or in his/her absence, the Therapy Clinical Coordinator.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED preferred
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law

Registration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational therapy, Inc.
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Montana
Current CPR certification

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, as position operates potentially hazardous equipment.
The incumbent must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work under time and/or deadline pressures.
Required vision abilities include close up and distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Rare < 5% of shift Occasional 6-33% of shift Frequent 34-66% of shift Continuous >67% of shift

Physical Demand

Examples of Job Duty

Frequency

Squatting or kneeling down to low surfaces or sitting on floor

Dressing resident lower extremities
Putting foot pedals on wheelchairs
Talking to residents at eye level

Occasional

Lifting 0-10 lbs.

Lifting resident charts, hand weights
Performing passive ROM

Frequent

Lifting 11-20 lbs.

Lifting resident extremities
Performing resident transfers (Min A)

Occasional

Lifting 21-40 lbs.

Performing resident transfers (Mod A)
Lifting bariatric residents’ limbs

Occasional