Occupational Therapist

Signon Bonus Relocation Assistance & Housing Allowance Available

Hours:

Acute Rehab Unit Only: Schedule will be either TuesdaySaturday (five 8hour shifts) or WednesdaySaturday (four 10hour shifts).

Acute Rehab Unit/Inpatient Units: Schedule will be either TuesdaySaturday (five 8hour shifts) or WednesdaySaturday (four 10hour shifts) with the hours shared 50/50 between the Acute Rehab Unit and Inpatient units

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

Evening Shift (3pm 11:30pm) 8%

Night Shift (11:00pm 7:30am) 11%

No Weekend Differential

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 selfcare function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history cognitive function sensoryperceptualmotor function selfcare 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 patients treatment plan will be expressed in measurable terms and will be realistic and appropriate to the patients 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 patients clinical response.

Must Haves:

1. Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

2. Minimum of a Bachelors degree

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

4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Remote Work :

No