Occupational Therapist - Bryce Poynt Consulting

$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.

Schedule:

• Acute Rehab Unit Only: Normal hours are 8am - 4:30pm - Schedule is based on department needs
• Acute Rehab Unit/Inpatient Units: Tuesday - Friday, 7 a.m. 5 p.m., (4/10 schedule) with the hours shared 50/50 between the Acute Rehab Unit and Inpatient units

Must-Haves:

• 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 graduating or receiving licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job Description:

Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, and plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of occupational therapy treatment procedures.

The Occupational Therapist must demonstrate the 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.