Occupational Therapist - Lewiston ID

TITLE: Occupational Therapist

LEVEL: Mid-Level

REPORTS TO: Director of Rehab Services

VACANCIES: 1

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 100% of the time

VISA SUPPORT: No visa sponsorships supported

Location(s)

CITY: Lewiston

STATE: ID

POSTAL CODE: 83501

SALARY MINIMUM: $71,427.00

SALARY MAXIMUM: $96,137.00

SIGNING BONUS: Yes

BONUS DESCRIPTION: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

RELOCATION PACKAGE: Partial

Must-Haves

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
3. Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum
4. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
5. Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Idaho; Candidates may apply prior to graduating or receiving licensure.

Job Description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of occupational therapy treatment procedures.

The Occupational Therapist must demonstrate 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.

Work Conditions/Hours

Normal hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary in accordance with business necessity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Idaho is required. Candidates may apply prior to graduating or receiving licensure
• Current BLS

Benefits

• DENTAL INSURANCE
• MEDICAL INSURANCE
• VISION INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• RETIREMENT
• EQUITY
• PAID TIME OFF
• OTHER