Lead Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$46.72-$50.62/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Lead Occupational Therapist
Join a wonderful community healthcare facility located near Boise, Idaho, seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist to join their dedicated and hard working team.
Offering $46.72 - $50.62/hour + Relocation Assistance
Lead Occupational Therapist Opportunity
- Full-Time, Permanaent, Direct-Hire
- Schedule: Day Shift
Offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision, they also offer tuition reimbursement, a matched 401(k) plan, ESPP, and much more
Lead Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
Collaborate and communicate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
- Guide patients through stretches or movements to reduce pain and build strength
- Recommend items like wheelchairs, shower chairs, or special eating aids
- Teach caregivers how to help safely and support the patient at home
Lead Occupational Therapist Qualifications
- Must have an Idaho State or Compact OT license
- Must have or be eligible to obtain a BLS Certification
- Must have a Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy
Surrounding Location and Community
Life in this town combines a friendly city atmosphere with immediate access to incredible landscapes and outdoor recreation. This city offers everything you'll need in Idaho with access to parks, water access, walking paths, bike routes, camping, and much more. The area gets 4 distinct seasons throughout the year with a plentiful number of activities to match.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Occupational Therapist will collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans. Responsibilities include guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and recommending assistive devices to improve patient independence and safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an Idaho State or Compact OT license. Additionally, applicants are required to have or be eligible to obtain a BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 167 active listings.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Boise
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $475k
- Typical market rent
- $1,885/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 98.4
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Boise City, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.