Occupational Therapist: Rehab Team Collaborator

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Orofino (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services, including evaluation, treatment and education for inpatients and outpatients.

Collaboration with the rehabilitation team ensures optimal patient care and adherence to standards of care. The role requires a BS/graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, Idaho licensure eligibility, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• BS or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Idaho State license (or eligible) as an Occupational Therapist.
• CPR Certification or completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes evaluations using appropriate tools per patient history and diagnosis, following standards of care.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure evaluations are performed safely and accurately.
• Establishes long- and short-term patient goals, realistic and measurable, documented after treatment.
• Plans and provides treatment to patients in accordance with standards of care and practice.
• Serves as clinical resource to staff, hospital, community and departmental committees.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans and blood-borne and airborne pathogen guidelines.
• Maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information; complies with HIPAA policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicates with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and by telephone.

Job description

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapeutic services, including evaluation, treatment and education for inpatients and outpatients.

Collaboration with the rehabilitation team ensures optimal patient care and adherence to standards of care. The role requires a BS/graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, Idaho licensure eligibility, and CPR certification.