Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A health services organization in Colorado Springs seeks an Occupational Therapist responsible for providing care to patients with mobility-related conditions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy, a current Colorado state license, and experience in patient care settings. The role includes utilizing specialized manual therapy techniques and neuromuscular reeducation to enhance patient recovery. This position offers a competitive pay range of $40.06 - $58.13 per hour, structured around varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Prior experience in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit is preferred.
• Current Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy is necessary upon hire or within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with neuromuscular and orthopedic disorders.
• Utilize rehab processes to promote and restore patients' health.
• Assume personal accountability for organizational mission and values.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Use of electronic medical records (EMR)

Mobility training

Strengthening modalities

Manual therapy

Neuromuscular reeducation

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 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)

This inpatient PRN Occupational Therapist works varied shifts. 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, five days per week. There is a weekend commitment which consists of one full weekend every four weeks on a rotation. PRN associates also help cover holiday rotation needs.

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. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It’s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital 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 including 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