Rehab Care Coordinator - FT

About Northern Montana HospitalNorthern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:CardiologyNeurologyPediatric PulmonologyUrologyRadiation OncologyNephrologyEndocrinologyOptometryAbout the roleThe Rehab Care Coordinator supports the physical, occupational and speech therapy teams by identifying and coordinating patient medical equipment needs, managing patient care logistics, conducting documentation audits, facilitating community programming, and assisting the Rehab Services Director in achieving quality assurance and standards compliance. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive timely and effective care, from scheduling and documentation to securing necessary resources and equipment. Rehab Care Coordinator duties include carrying out follow-up treatments, facilitate positioning and adaptive equipment, and assist with other duties, including equipment and supply organization and maintenance as assigned by the OTR or Rehab Services Director taking into consideration patient needs based on gender, age, cultural differences, and educational needs.QualificationsGraduation from an AOTA approved Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program and successful completion of the field work requirements.Licensed to practice in the state of Montana.BLS certification required.Minimum of 2 years experience in rehab field strongly preferred.Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other healthcare providers.Ability to work independently and creatively.Interest in continuing to learn and grow professionally.Ability to hold in confidence all personal, hospital, and professional matters.Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential. NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.