Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

The Cozy Nest is looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our highly-skilled, dedicated team of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists. The Cozy Nest is a growing multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient clinic and/or school-based placements located in beautiful Bozeman, Montana and surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with exceptional therapists in a family-centered model while providing evaluations and ongoing therapy for infants, toddlers, and children (up to age 18) with a range of different diagnosis including feeding, neurological, orthopedic, and developmental delays. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills with the desire to be part of a team working to make a difference for the children and families in our community. Duties for Occupational Therapists include evaluation, re-assessment, and treatment of children birth to 18 years old with a variety of diagnoses. This position is open starting January 27, 2025.

Occupational Therapist

- Screen, observe, evaluate, re-evaluate, monitor, interpret, document, and report a client's functional physical status in the practical life setting, including determining recommendations and implications for improved mobility and quality of life

- Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients

- Dispense appropriate, individualized, and ongoing home exercise programs for each child's needs with the family's specific situation in mind

- Promptly and thoroughly document and maintain clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries

- Ability to manage time and responsibilities, adapt to changing work priorities, and meet deadlines and schedules

- Ability to co-treat and communicate treatments across disciplines (PT, ST)

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with pediatricians, staff, management, client and families

- Adhere to employer work practices

- Maintain client records confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA regulations

Occupational Therapist/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Requirements:

- Valid Montana Occupational Therapy License

- Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices

- Valid Driver’s License

- CPR and First-Aid Certification

- Fully Vaccinated for COVID and willing to adhere to COVID practices such as extra disinfecting/cleaning and mask wearing

- Pediatric/infant experience preferred

Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Medical specialties:

Pediatrics

Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

8-9 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Thursday/Friday (can be discussed)

Work setting:

In-person private practice, In-person school-setting