Travel Occupational Therapist - $3,200 per week

About the Role

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Bozeman, Montana. The role involves providing occupational therapy services in an outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation setting, including shoulders/elbows/wrists/hands, splinting, and modalities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physical and functional status, including muscle groups, motor function, upper extremity function, ADLs, coordination, and neurological status.
• Implements treatment plans based on evaluations, including manual therapy, modalities, therapeutic exercise, and splinting fabrication/modifications.
• Prepares and instructs therapeutic exercise programs and develops home programs.
• Documents initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education, and discharge summaries in compliance with BH Rehab policies.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on pain management, safety, and individualized plans of care.
• Performs Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Screens, and Driver's evaluations (if trained).
• Collaborates with other disciplines and healthcare providers for education and treatment planning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited AOTA Occupational Therapy program.
• Montana Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Completion of two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire.
• Must live at least 90 miles away from the facility.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Two years of hospital (inpatient/outpatient) occupational therapy experience.

Skills

• Strong skillset in outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
• Sound judgment, patience, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
• Creativity, problem analysis, and decision-making skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, days.
• May require weekends, after-hours shifts, and on-call work.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, pushing/pulling, and fine-finger movements.
• Continuous exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, medications, and infectious diseases.

Additional Information

The facility reserves the right to cancel three shifts per 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical benefits.