Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

St. Luke’s Health System in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist (1.0 FTE) to join our growing community/needs. 

This position will provide coverage at our Nampa and Meridian clinics.

Position Summary
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are health care professionals who develop, improve, sustain, or restore independence in activities required in daily life to any person who has an injury, illness, disability or psychological dysfunction. Occupational Therapist - Expert Level responsibilities involve advanced level duties. Serves as role model for the care of patients with conditions common to their area of expertise.

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive evaluation including, but not limited to, collecting subjective and objective data, analysis of data, and creation of treatment plan.
• Administers interventions consistent with treatment plan based on evidence based best practice, provider protocol and governing standards.
• Follows policies and procedures in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Document care based on standards of practice, patient acuity and/or clinical priorities.
• Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the healthcare team within facility and any applicable referral agencies.
• Maintain patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential.
• Independently manages the care of patients with conditions common to the unit/area of assignment. Exercises initiative and independent judgment. Manages caseload and maintains productivity standards for unit consistently.
• Serve as clinical instructor to students, as appropriate.
• Serve as mentor to entry and intermediate level clinicians, as appropriate.
• Direct the work of aides and assistants, as appropriate.
• May provide in-service training in areas of recognized expertise at the local, regional and state level and mentor students during fieldwork experience.
• Identifies opportunities for program improvement and leads team for implementing change, seeking guidance, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate ability to develop evidence-based protocols and clinical pathways in area of expertise.
• Demonstrates ability to perform additional job duties that may include mentorship/teaching for other staff members and students, protocol and program development, and research.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Education: Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience: 3 years relevant experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice occupational therapy in state of practice and Current CPR/first responder certification
• Preferred Qualification: Certified Hand Therapist

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About Meridian, Idaho

The city of Meridian is a suburb of Boise located approximately 10 miles from downtown Boise.  Meridian is a premier place to live and work with just under 90,000 residents.  This clean and attractive city is framed by mountains and has a pleasant mild, 4-season climate and excellent commerce. The city offers a wide selection of nearby recreational activities such as skiing, 130 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of paths which link 850 acres of parks.  Meridian offers premier shopping, dining, and entertainment.   

Learn more about what Meridian and the Treasure Valley has to offer you: 

St. Luke’s Health System |City of Meridian | The Village |Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association|Boise Music Festival|Boise Philharmonic|Downtown Boise Restaurants|Hyde Park events|Treefort Music Festival|First Thursdays | Alive After Five|Capitol City Public Market|Runs and Triathlons|Shakespeare Festival|Sawtooth National Forest|Visit Idaho.org 

*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.