Job title: Permanent – Occupational Therapist – two openings
Company: Healthcare Staffing Plus
Job description: $15,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance AvailableRELOCATION 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.JOB DESCRIPTION
- 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.
Hours: Normal hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary in accordance with business necessity.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 DifferentialQUALIFICAITONS
- Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Idaho is required. Candidates may apply prior to graduating or receiving licensure
- Current BLS
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
- Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
- Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
- A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
- Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
Requirements:· COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUSHealthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
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Location: Lewiston, ID
Job date: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:49:29 GMT
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