Occupational Therapist

Position:
Occupational Therapist
Company Overview:
Northwest Talent Solutions LLC is a leading recruitment firm working with an outstanding US-based healthcare client. The Northwest Talent Solutions team is a group of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering top talent to our list of esteemed clients.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have Graduated 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 graduating or receiving licensure and Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus &
Relocation Assistance Available
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
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 &
relocation assistance, total commitment would be for 2 yrs.
Hours:
Acute Rehab Unit Only:
Schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday (five 8-hour shifts) or Wednesday-Saturday (four 10-hour shifts).
Acute Rehab Unit/Inpatient Units:
Schedule will be either Tuesday-Saturday (five 8-hour shifts) or Wednesday-Saturday (four 10-hour shifts) with the hours shared 50/50 between the Acute Rehab Unit and Inpatient units
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS:
(pay is based on majority of hours worked)
Evening Shift (3pm 11:
30pm) = 8%
Night Shift (11:
00pm 7:
30am) = 11%
No Weekend Differential
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 demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her 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 (ESSENTIAL) 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. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.
-Based upon 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.
If you are a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and take your career to the next level.
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