Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

About the job

Manito Home Health is hiring a full-time occupational therapist (OT) to care for home health patients in Coeur d'Alene and the surrounding communities. The job offers autonomy over your visits and clinical approach, one-on-one care in patients' homes and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Manito Home Health belongs to The Pennant Group, which operates in home health, hospice and senior living.

What you'll do

• Complete ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and build individualized care plans
• Provide the services the physician orders in the plan of care
• Develop treatment programs and set goals for improved function
• Practice holistically, covering assessment, patient education, safety evaluation and chronic-care management
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, aides and PT, RN, ST and MSW staff
• Teach patients and caregivers about disease processes, medications and safety
• Keep documentation accurate and timely
• Communicate clearly with families, physicians and the internal team
• Take part in full-time scheduling as the team needs

What you need

• A current Idaho OT license, or the ability to obtain one
• Strong skills in assessment, communication and critical thinking
• Able to work independently in a role based in the field
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

Preferred

• A year of occupational therapy experience
• Home health experience

Schedule

• Full-time, with flexible hours
• Daytime visits, with control over your own schedule

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A 401(k) with a company match
• Continuing education support
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance within Manito and The Pennant Group