Full-Time Occupational Therapist In Lewiston Idaho

Kindred Healthcare Lewiston , ID 83501

Posted 2 weeks ago

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available!

The work location for this position is in Lewiston, Idaho

Hours: Tuesday

  • Friday, 7 a.m.

  • 5 p.m., (4/10 schedule) with the hours shared 50/50 between the Acute Rehab Unit and Inpatient units

Benefits May Include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • 401K

  • PTO (increased over time)

  • Voluntary Short Term and Long-Term Disability

  • CEU course/travel compensation available

  • Tuition Repayment Programs

  • Clinical Mentorship Support

  • Flexible Schedules

  • Mileage reimbursement and hourly travel pay.

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist experience (preferred) in treating patients in a NEW acute rehab setting.

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 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.

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

  • 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

  • BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center

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