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You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

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About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for more information ordownload the Employee Benefits Guide (https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2021%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf) .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/campaign-landing-pages/magnet/) to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here (https://billingsclinic.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=15&c=billingsclinic) to learn more!

Occupational/Physical Therapist - Hand Therapist

ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY (BILLINGS CLINIC ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE)

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Shift: Day

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE:

The Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient care, evaluations, consultations, and treatments in order to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance for the upper quarter of the human body. Utilizing specialized skills in assessment and treatment, the Certified Hand Therapist, promotes the goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function, and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance participation in life situations for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury. The Certified Hand Therapist may work in one or more of the following environments within Billings Clinic to include hospital, Rehabilitation Center, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and/or Industrial Medicine/Occupational Medicine.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service

• Provide population based services

Determine the needs of the target population (e.g., industrial, athletic or performing artist groups, etc.). Consideration is given to cultural diversity and age-appropriate care.

Make intervention recommendations (e.g., education programs, prevention strategies, ergonomic modifications, and screening) based on available resources

Assist in implementation of interventions

Monitor effectiveness of interventions

Serve as a resource person/consultant

• Organize and Manage Services

Comply with regulations that ensure environmental safety

Advocate for patients

Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures

Participate in case management

Assess patient satisfaction

• Promote Professional Practice

Maintain ethical and legal standards

Participate in evidence based practice (e.g., scientifically-based, outcome based)

Interpret and apply clinical research and outcome studies

• Evaluate Upper Quarter and Relevant Patient Characteristics

Interview patient

Obtain and review medical, psychosocial and vocational history

Plan for and select assessment tool

Assess and document skeletal, muscular, nervous, vascular, skin connective tissue status, functional and/or ergonomic status and psychosocial factors

Reassess and document patient status at appropriate intervals

Consideration is given to cultural diversity and age appropriate care needs

• Develop Treatment and Discharge Plans

Integrate theoretical knowledge bases and patient goals into treatment

Establish short and long term goals of treatment

Establish frequency of treatment in collaboration with patient and referring physician and within the guidelines of third party payers

Determine rehab potential

Select appropriate treatment techniques to improve overall and functional status which may include:

Activity

Adaptive/assistive devices

Training in activities of daily living (ADLs)

Behavior management

Compressive therapy

Desensitization

Electrical modalities

Ergonomic modification

Exercise

Manual therapy

Patient and family education

Prosthetics

Sensory re-education

Splinting

Standardized and non-standardized assessment tools

Strengthening

Thermal modalities

Work hardening/retraining

Wound care/dressing/topical agents

• Discusses evaluations, goals and treatments with patients and families in order to minimize anxieties and maximize cooperation.

Identify appropriate resources to which patients can be referred

Consult with and refer to other health care professionals. Maintains communication with Medical Director, attending physician, ancillary departments and requesting third party payers regarding patients’ treatment plan and progress through written and verbal means.

Document the treatment plan

Assess readiness and determine discharge needs including return to work

Formulate and document discharge plan

• Implement Treatment Plans

Implement and modify treatment/interventions to address edema/vascularity, pain, scar, ROM/flexibility, wounds, strength, dexterity, sensation, function, endurance, and posture/movement.

Documents timely and regular initial evaluations, progress and discharge notes consistent with department policy, regulatory agency and reimbursement requirements.

• Completes daily patient charges and work schedule.

• Identifies need and sets goals for own professional growth and development; meets all mandatory requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills. • Provides instruction to patients as directed by physician, APP or as documented in department policies and procedures.

• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Degree of Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited institution

Experience

If applicant does not have a CHT certification, experience in Hand Rehabilitation/splinting is preferred

Certifications and Licenses

Current certification as a Certified Hand Therapist, preferred

Applicant willing to obtain CHT license after hire, required

CHT Licensure Minimum Qualifications

Documentation of five (5) years of practice as an occupational therapist

Must pass a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper quarter rehabilitation

Demonstrate continued professional development and competency by re-certifying every five (5) years

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/)

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.