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Bone & Joint
Orthopedic care for injuries, joint pain and movement concerns, including advanced joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma care and recovery.

Brain & Spine
Neurologists, neurosurgeons and rehabilitation specialists with leading technology and treatment options for a wide range of brain, spine and nerve conditions.

Cancer Care
Nationally accredited cancer care with specialists working together on advanced treatment options, clinical trials and support through every step.
Digestive Health
Digestive specialists who diagnose and treat everything from routine screenings and ongoing symptoms to advanced procedures, IBD and liver disease.

Heart, Vascular & Lung
Nationally recognized specialists for heart, blood vessel and lung conditions, from testing and ongoing treatment to advanced procedures and surgery.

Women & Children
Connected care for women, babies and children, from everyday health needs and pregnancy to specialized hospital care when more support is needed.
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Kootenai Health in the Community
Rooted in community. Driven by care for all.
From sponsoring local events like Ironman to ensuring every neighbor has access to care, we're here for our community—because caring for our neighbors is who we are.
Community Involvement

Amanda Ketelsen, OTA

Independent Provider ⓘ
Independent providers are not directly employed by Kootenai Health, but maintain privileges to treat patients at our facilities. They may bill separately for their services.
Amanda Ketelsen, OTA

Care Philosophy

Amanda Ketelsen, COTA was born and raised in Northern Idaho with a passion for helping others live their lives to the fullest. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Idaho in 2009 followed by pursuing a career that would combine healthcare, creativity, and direct patient care. Amanda continued her education in Occupational Therapy, graduating in 2015 from Brown Mackie College in Arizona with an associate’s degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Amanda further went on to obtain national certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), earning her title as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).  Although Amanda works with various populations throughout the inpatient hospital setting as well as the outpatient clinic, her passion and drive is working, serving, and attending to the pediatric population with various developmental adversities, delayed milestones, delayed fine and visual motor skills, or physical/emotional challenges.

Education & Training

School
Brown Mackie College