Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,186 - 80,079; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Colorado Springs. You will provide care for patients with various disorders requiring mobility training and rehabilitation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and Colorado state licensure. The role emphasizes direct patient care, utilizing electronic medical records, and maintaining high standards of care within a Magnet Hospital recognized for superior nursing. Enjoy life in a city known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred.
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred.
• Current Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy upon hire or within 3 months required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients.
• Utilize the rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient.
• Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

Join our Occupational Therapist team! As an Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular reeducation. In this position you will utilize the rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well‑being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Job Requirements

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Master's degree preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required
• Current Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy upon hire or within 3 months required

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital – Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose‑St. Francis Health Services with 300‑licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high‑tech) medical‑surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy‑to‑access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.

Pay Range

$40.06 – $58.13 /hour