Acute Care Occupational Therapist: Elevate Patient Recovery

imh; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to screen, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using standard OT practices. You will educate patients and families, consult with care teams, and contribute to quality care delivery in a patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes supervision of staff, continuing education, and participation in program development and marketing to grow the OT program within the department.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision and values of Intermountain Health and abides by service standards.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy services and develops care plans with goals based on assessments.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough patient records and completes billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers.
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, supervising staff as needed.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities and quality improvement processes.
• Participates in meetings and collaborates on program development and marketing.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

Occupational Therapist license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to screen, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using standard OT practices. You will educate patients and families, consult with care teams, and contribute to quality care delivery in a patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes supervision of staff, continuing education, and participation in program development and marketing to grow the OT program within the department.