Occupational Therapist

About the job

Kootenai Health is hiring a per diem Occupational Therapist for inpatient occupational therapy in Coeur d'Alene, working day shifts. The therapist plans and carries out individualized therapy programs that help patients build, regain or keep the ability to do daily activities.

Kootenai Health serves patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

What you'll do

• Plan and run individualized occupational therapy programs for patients
• Teach patients skills and techniques, including how to use adaptive equipment so they can take part in activities
• Observe, evaluate and record patients' activities and progress

What you need

• Graduation from a nationally accredited occupational therapy school
• A current Idaho occupational therapy license
• Creativity, plus the experience and judgment needed to set plans and meet goals
• Familiarity with the standard concepts, practices and procedures of the field
• Competence to meet the age-specific needs of the assigned unit
• Able to lift and move as much as 50 pounds and to hold a standing or sitting position

Schedule

• Per diem, day shift

Benefits

• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources, which are open to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Pre-tax and Roth retirement plans with an employer match of 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program offering coaching and financial wellness resources, plus free or reduced-price fitness center access and wellbeing apps
• Employee discounts and an employee referral bonus program