OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)-

UP TO $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Location: 203 S DAISY ST, Salmon, ID 83467
Job Category: Rehab Services
Employee Type: Full Time with Benefits, Non-Exempt

Contact information

Name: Chelsea Phillips
Phone: 208-756-5613
Email:

Description

The staff Occupational Therapist (OT) is involved with direct patient care for of acute, swing bed (skilled), outpatient pediatrics, and traditional outpatient clients. The OT will abide by all responsibilities as outlined by their employment agreement with SMMC. The OT is a licensed professional who works with SMMC patients to facilitate health and well-being through engagement in occupation.

The staff Occupational Therapist (OT) examines each individual, develops a Plan of Care (POC), and uses treatment techniques to help their clients work towards a more independent life with the feeling of accomplishment. The OT continually reassesses the patients status and adjusts the therapy techniques as needed. The OT is also responsible for consulting with the patient or responsible person, the patients medical provider, and other agency personnel regarding the POC. The occupational therapy services are provided in accordance with providers referral and as defined by the occupational therapy standards of practice. The OT performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner, collaborating with the other members of the health care team, ensuring quality patient care.

Requirements

The therapist must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program. 3+ years experience is preferred in the areas of outpatient pediatrics, outpatient general population, and acute/inpatient services.

Must have a current Idaho Occupational Therapist license, and must complete necessary CEUs required by the state of Idaho. Must maintain a current BLS certification. Membership in the AOTA is preferred but not required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge along with ability to use search engines, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel. Prior experience with the use of EPIC documentation system is helpful.

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission: To deliver compassionate healthcare.

Vision: SMMC is driven by a vision of service and organizational excellence. In achieving this vision, SMMC will be the first choice for healthcare services for the residents and visitors of the Salmon/Lemhi Valleys and surrounding areas.

Values: SPIRIT Service, Pride, Integrity, Respect, Involvement in community, Teamwork

SMMC Employee Benefits

Medical Benefits

PPO and HDHP/HSA Health Insurance Plans
Worksite Wellness Program

Employer-Paid Insurances

Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Insurances

Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Critical Illness

Health & Care Expense Accounts

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent/Child Care FSA

Paid Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Cash-outs
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Jury Duty Leave

Retirement Plans

457 & Roth 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (Employee voluntary contributions)
Profit-Sharing Plan (Employer matches contributions up to 3%)

Additional Benefits:

Employee Events & Gifts
Continuing Education Allowance
Discounted Gym Membership
Shift Differentials
Direct Deposit
Cafeteria Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Military Service Leave

Subject to Acceptance:

State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Program (RNLR)
Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
NHSC Scholarship Program
Nurse Corps Scholarship

Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is a not-for-profit, 18-bed Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV Trauma designation and associated Rural Health Clinic. Our SMMC healthcare system in Salmon, Idaho offers outpatient healthcare services, inpatient care, a therapy department, laboratory services, medical imaging including 80 Slice CT Scanner with low dose radiation technology, ultrasound, mammography, MRI, and surgical services - including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery and endoscopy procedures. Our Outpatient Specialty Clinic offers cardiology, dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, psychiatry, and urology services.

Apply at the SMMC Careers page today. We will look forward to hearing from you.