Occupational Therapist (OT) in Lewiston, Idaho

Salary Range: $78,000-$117,020

Salary offered is based on years of experience. 0 years of experience is the minimum and 29/30 years of experience is the maximum.

Signing Bonus: Yes

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Package

Full Must-Haves

1) Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

2) Minimum of a Bachelor's degree

3) Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Idaho; Candidates may apply before graduating or receiving licensure.

4) Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

5) Previous Acute Care experience

Job Description

Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance & Housing Allowance Available

Salary: The salary offered is based on years of experience. 0 years of experience is the minimum and 29/30 years of experience is the maximum.

Hours:

Acute Rehab Unit Only: The schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday (five 8-hour shifts) or Wednesday-Saturday (four 10-hour shifts).

Acute Rehab Unit/Inpatient Units: The schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday (five 8-hour shifts) or Wednesday-Saturday (four 10-hour shifts) with the hours shared 50/50 between the Acute Rehab Unit and Inpatient units

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (pay is based on the majority of hours worked)

No Weekend Differential

The Occupational Therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES

Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, OBJECTIVELY and QUANTIFIABLY assess a baseline level of self-care function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, cognitive function, sensory-perceptual-motor function, self-care and activities of daily living function. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.

Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. Goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patient's treatment plan, will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition.

Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals. Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient's clinical response.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a minimum of a bachelors degree

Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Idaho is required. Candidates may apply prior to graduating or receiving licensure

Current BLS

Previous Acute Care experience

Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off