Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Idaho; Candidates may apply prior to graduation or receiving licensure
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Job Description:
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus; Relocation Assistance Available. Amount is negotiable based on relocation distance. Comes with a 2-year work requirement (paid out within 30-days of submission of receipts). If someone received both sign-on and relocation assistance, total commitment would be for 2 yrs.
Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of occupational therapy treatment procedures.
The occupational Therapist must demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary o provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/he department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status
Primary Duties:
Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, Objectively and Quantifiably assess a baseline level of self-care function for each patient referred
Such Evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, cognitive function , sensory-perceptual-motor function, self-care and activities of daily living function. The baseline information should e sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.
Based on the initial assessment of the patient, identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals.
Goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patient's treatment plan, will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition.
Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals.
Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient/s clinical response