Sign-on Bonus, Relocation Assistance Housing Allowance Available
Salary: 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: Schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday (five 8-hour shifts) or Wednesday-Saturday (four 10-hour shifts).
Acute Rehab Unit/Inpatient Units: 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 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 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 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
