Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Nampa, Idaho
St Lukes Nampa Medical Center

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Nampa, Idaho)

Job Details

• Location: Nampa, Idaho
• Specialty: Occupational Therapy - Acute Inpatient Adults
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• Schedule: 8-week rotating schedule, typically every other full weekend with about 40% weekend coverage
• Orientation: At least 2 days of unit-specific onboarding with an experienced OT preceptor; first week requires working Monday-Friday 5 eight-hour shifts for onboarding
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs or business casual

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • BLS Certification
  • State Occupational Therapy License
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of acute care experience as a licensed therapist (acute rehab experience alone is not sufficient)
  • First-time travel therapists are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Patient Population:

  • Adults in acute inpatient setting (excluding ICU unless strong prior ICU experience)
  • Common diagnoses include neurologic (CVA, MS, Parkinson’s, Guillain Barre), general medical, orthopedic (total joints, fractures), cardiac (pacers), oncology
• Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate and treat adult acute care patients
  • Provide discharge recommendations
  • Communicate safe mobility plans to interdisciplinary team
• EMR System: EPIC
• Team:

  • 2-3 therapists per day treating 8-10 patients daily
  • Manager available on each shift
  • No COTAs; 2 Rehab Aides staffed

Additional Notes

• Travelers generally do not work holidays but may be asked if needed
• Must be able to cover all acute care adult populations except ICU (unless experienced)
• Radius rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for this travel position

This position covers a maternity leave starting February 8th, with potential extensions for additional contract periods.