Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

Kootenai Health is pleased to offer an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will design and implement individualized occupational therapy programs for adults living with neurological conditions. Your clinical expertise will inform evidence-based intervention plans that support the development, restoration, and maintenance of functional skills essential for independence and meaningful participation in 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 discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at View email address on click.appcast.io or Front Desk View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.

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