Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant CommonSpirit (St. Thomas More Hospital)

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA

Retirement account options with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colorado is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. The role involves providing care to patients under the supervision of a licensed therapist and participating in rehabilitation processes. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy and BLS certification. The position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits, including tuition reimbursement and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must possess an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Candidates should have BLS certification.
• Ability to exert/lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care to patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Participate in documentation and program development.
• Promote patient health and well-being through various therapies.

Skills

Humankindness

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure (Department of Regulatory Agencies)

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado™ , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Responsible for a continuum of treatment by providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re‑education and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well‑being of the patient. Participates in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

Qualifications

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Department of Regulatory Agencies)

BLS

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

This is a part‑time benefit‑eligible inpatient COTA role.

Your Connected Community

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24‑hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi‑modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees.

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well‑being in mind, we offer:

• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
• Retirement account options with a generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

For Colorado jobs only

The application deadline may close sooner, if we receive 5 applications for the role before the deadline. The deadline also may close sooner due to an unanticipated business necessity, such as an incumbent vacating the role earlier than anticipated. You are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadline.

Everyone Thrives Here

You’re different, and we love it. Your perspectives, your ways, what you are on a mission to go and do – we’re all different at CommonSpirit Health, but we’re also all equally connected and supported. We are here to cultivate YOU in an environment which not only lifts you up, but propels you forward.

EEO

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information about this policy contact our Office of the General Counsel at 1‑303‑673‑8166 (TTY: 711). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment health and drug screen and background check.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.