Occupational Therapist

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Night, weekend and PRN shift different

Wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Idaho is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and conduct individualized programs that help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. You will teach patients skills and how to use adaptive equipment to participate in everyday tasks.

You will study and record progress, remain flexible to meet unit needs, and report to a manager. The role requires staying active, lifting up to 50 lbs, and delivering compassionate care within

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited school of occupational therapy required.
• Current Occupational Therapy License in the State of Idaho required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities
• Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress
• Performs a variety of tasks
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to a manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Education

Graduated from nationally accredited school of occupational therapy

Current Idaho Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Position Summary

Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities
• Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress
• Performs a variety of tasks
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to a manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited school of occupational therapy required
• Current Occupational Therapy License in the State of Idaho required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees, plus affordable plans for part-time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Benefits Spotlight

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.