• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Immanuel Lutheran Communities (Kalispell, MT)


    Job Description

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

     

    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 Office Coordinator.

    Specific Duties

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

     

    > Follow treatment plans and direction as communicated by supervisor.

     

    > 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, such as ADLs and self-feeding.

     

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

     

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

    Requirements

    Education and Experience

     

    > Graduation from high school or GED preferred

     

    > Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

     

    Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law

     

    > Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Montana

     

    > Current CPR certification

     

    Essential Mental and Physical 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.