Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

The Pennant Group; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manito Home Health, part of The Pennant Group, seeks a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to support patients across Coeur D'Alene and surrounding communities. This home-based role offers autonomy and the chance to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes.

You will conduct assessments, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Idaho licensure and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Current Idaho OT license (or ability to obtain).
• One year of occupational therapy experience preferred; home-health experience a plus.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, and safety.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, families, and internal team members.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Participate in Full-Time scheduling as needed by the team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

Idaho OT license

Job description

Position Overview

Manito Home Health is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to support patients across Coeur D'Alene and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for OTs who want flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality care directly in the home setting. As part of The Pennant Group, Manito offers a clinician-centered environment grounded in trust, collaboration, and professional respect.

Why Home Health Therapy

Home Health Therapy provides a unique blend of independence, clinical depth, and relationship-centered care:

• Autonomy to manage your visits and clinical approach
• One-on-one patient care that allows for deeper relationships
• Holistic practice including assessment, education, chronic-care management, and safety evaluation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with PT, RN, ST, MSW, aides, and physicians

Why Manito Home Health

Manito Team Culture

Manito Home Health is known for its exceptional team environment, where clinicians feel supported, respected, and empowered. OTs consistently highlight: A high-trust, clinician-first culture; Leadership that listens, supports, and invests in growth; Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication; A team that genuinely cares for one another; A workplace where OTs feel valued and encouraged to lead. Manito is widely recognized as an employer of choice in the Coeur D'Alene region.

Pennant Group & CAPLICO

Manito Home Health is part of The Pennant Group, a national leader in home health, hospice, and senior living. Pennant agencies benefit from strong operational support, high clinical standards, and a culture that empowers local teams. CAPLICO Values: Customer Second Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk-Taking Celebration Ownership. These values shape how teams work, how leaders lead, and how patients are cared for.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, and safety.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, families, and internal team members.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Participate in Full-Time scheduling as needed by the team.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Schedule

Full-Time Schedule. Flexible Full-Time hours. Daytime visits. Ideal for OTs seeking autonomy and schedule control.

Qualifications OT Requirements

• Current Idaho OT license (or ability to obtain).
• One year of occupational therapy experience preferred; home-health experience a plus.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Compensation & Benefits

Manito offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education support
• Opportunities for advancement within Manito and The Pennant Group

Wage: $45-55 per hour DOE plus mileage reimbursement.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized home health care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Our staff of caring professional have roots in this area, and we work with each patient and family to ensure that our care is personalized to respect the unique needs of each person we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, and no employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.