Occupational Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Mentoring

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15k Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and administer therapy modalities prescribed by a physician.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and evidence-based practice in a community hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient assessments across ages, supervising therapy staff, and developing individualized treatment plans to improve function and pain management.

Qualifications

• Degree from an Occupational Therapy Program.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Current OT license required in state of practice.
• BLS certification required within facility policy timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients with respect and dignity.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and staff to ensure positive outcomes.
• Performs thorough assessments across age groups and reassesses per policy.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to assistants and support personnel.
• Administers therapy modalities and evaluates patient progression.
• Plans and carries out individually designed treatment programs to improve physical functioning.
• Assists with discharge planning and patient education on adaptive equipment and programs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Degree from an Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and administer therapy modalities prescribed by a physician.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and evidence-based practice in a community hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient assessments across ages, supervising therapy staff, and developing individualized treatment plans to improve function and pain management.