Travel Occupational Therapist - Laurel, MT

This travel Occupational Therapist job in Laurel, MT with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapist contract at NSS Reliant - Laurel Health and Rehabilitation. This role pays $1,986 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule.

In this travel Occupational Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional, cognitive, and daily-living needs and establish individualized treatment plans and goals
• Deliver occupation-based interventions that rebuild independence in self-care, home, and daily activities
• Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment, energy-conservation techniques, and home and activity modifications
• Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care as patients advance, directing and collaborating with Occupational Therapy Assistants and the interdisciplinary team

Laurel Health and Rehabilitation - Laurel, MT

Laurel Health and Rehabilitation in Laurel, Montana, offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. Recovery after illness, injury or surgery is part of its clinical scope, alongside care for people with ongoing support needs.

• Physical therapy works on mobility, balance and strength, with pain reduction and fall prevention included in the program's functional goals.
• Occupational therapy uses adaptive tools and techniques for tasks such as dressing, grooming and preparing meals, helping patients regain everyday skills.
• Speech and language therapy addresses communication, thinking skills and swallowing, alongside the facility's physical and occupational rehabilitation services.
• Skilled nursing is available around the clock. Clinical services include specialized wound care, intravenous therapy, catheter care, pain management and enteral feeding.
• Memory support serves people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related conditions. Familiar routines, memory cues and structured activities are part of this care.