Occupational Therapist

Overview

Our ROOTED Values
Resilient. Open. Outcome-Focused. Tailored. Educated. Distinctive.

Beyond the Paycheck

Full Time Position
Location: Worland/Basin, WY
Pay Rate Range: $35.00 - $48.00 per hour (DOE)

Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a lasting impact on patients' lives? At Gottsche Rehabilitation, our care is ROOTED in values that guide everything we do:
Resilient, Open, Outcome-Focused, Tailored, Educated, and Distinctive. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment where you ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, serve diverse patient populations, and be part of a mission-driven team committed to exceptional rehabilitation.

We make impossible experiences possible. Not by luck or chance, but through resilient, open, outcome-focused, tailored, educated, and distinctive (ROOTED) care that s accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay.

To set a new standard for what s possible in rural rehabilitation and wellness through place-based innovation and systems of care rooted in the strengths of people and places they live.

Resilient. Open. Outcome-Focused. Tailored. Educated. Distinctive.

At Gottsche, compensation reflects more than hours worked. Our pay philosophy ensures that you benefit from:

• Recognition of Expertise & Growth:
  Advancing as you pursue continuing education, certifications, specializations, and leadership.
• Reward for Contribution:
  Rewards for engagement, innovation, and contribution to our team and the broader field of physical therapy.
• Competitive Pay:
  Compensation that is consistently above regional averages.
• Progression & Retention:
  Pathways for progression and advancement, so you grow with us.
• Value for Experience & Effort:
  Placement that honors the breadth of your experience and dedication you bring to our shared goals.

• Sign-on Bonuses that ease transitions and reward long-term commitment.
• Comprehensive Benefits that support your health, security, and future through medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement options.
• Professional Growth Support with time and cost assistance for continuing education and advanced training.
• A Mission-Driven Culture to "Make Impossible Experiences Possible" as part of one of the oldest and only non-profit rehabilitation organizations.
• Community Connection that enriches your practice by transforming lives, strengthening communities, and setting a new standard of care across rural Wyoming.

• Evaluates patients through medical records review as appropriate, utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques and clinical observation.
• Applies skills learned during academic training, educational programs, and practical experience to evaluate patient/family needs and to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals including discharge planning.
• Demonstrates competency in patient assessment, goal setting, and development and implementation of treatment plans to meet these goals. Maintains appropriate documentation in a timely fashion. Evaluates effectiveness of plan and modifies and/or terminates as indicated.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interacting with families, physicians, patients and others involved in a patient s care to promote cooperation and respect. Initiates appropriate behavior to effect change.
• Provides relevant information at meetings such as team and family conferences, home health conferences, rehab clinic meetings, and other necessary forums.
• Maintains current knowledge of therapy techniques appropriate to the patients at Gottsche Rehab Center through attendance of in-service classes and continuing education courses as required for licensure; shares knowledge with staff through discussions or in-services.
• Assigns appropriate treatments or portions to therapy assistants and aides, assesses accuracy and thoroughness of care, and provides feedback to the Department Head.
• Acts as a preceptor to therapy students and provides feedback to students and academic directors responsible for clinical education.
• Seeks information and input from staff, physicians and other health care…