Job Description

Expectations of Excellence

Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Living

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

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.

Specific Duties

Evaluate residents upon physician order for occupational therapy.

Provide skilled occupational therapy intervention as described in the treatment plan.

Attend care conferences as needed to assist in developing and revising the guest/resident care plans.

Participate in Medicare, admissions, and monthly Rehabilitation Department meetings.

Work and coordinate with all team members to meet guest/residents’ needs.

Serve as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team, facilitating a unified approach to guest/resident treatment.

Ensure occupational therapy programs are regularly updated in a manner which will most effectively benefit guests/residents.

Train staff members in specific techniques related to each guest/residents’ individual needs.

Develop restorative programs and train restorative aides to carry out these programs.

Serve as a consultant of Immanuel Living on relevant issues.

Work different shifts, including weekends, to provide optimal guest/resident care.

Clean, process laundry, prepare meals, and complete light maintenance work as required as part of The Retreat’s universally trained positions.

Work independently, while prioritizing duties and responsibilities, taking on additional assignments, maintaining accuracy and timeliness with documentation, and demonstrating the ability to problem solve.

Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from others.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.