Occupational Therapist

About the job

Kootenai Health is hiring a full-time, day-shift occupational therapist for Physical Therapy - Outpatient in Coeur d'Alene. The therapist plans and carries out individualized therapy programs that help patients develop, regain or keep the ability to do everyday activities.

Kootenai Health is a health care organization serving patients in northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.

What you'll do

• Plan and carry out an individualized occupational therapy program for each patient
• Teach patients skills and techniques, and how to use adaptive equipment, so they can take part in activities
• Study, assess and document each patient's activities and progress
• Work with a degree of creativity and latitude, which the role requires

What you need

• Graduation from a nationally accredited occupational therapy school
• A current State of Idaho occupational therapy license
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Able to remain standing, sitting or both, and to use typical clinical equipment

Schedule

• Day shift, full-time
• 80 hours per two-week pay period

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including plans fully paid by the employer for eligible full-time staff, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources for all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Retirement savings plans (pre-tax and Roth) with an employer match from 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program with coaching and financial wellness resources, plus free or discounted access to fitness centers and wellbeing apps
• Employee discounts and a referral bonus program