Occupational Therapist

Grand River Health Care Center; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO from day one

Extended illness time

Retirement plan with match

Perks: recreation discounts

Job summary

Grand River Health Care Center in Rifle, Colorado seeks an Occupational Therapist to lead individualized therapy plans for residents in a small, community-focused long-term care setting.

You will develop treatment plans, teach adaptive techniques, and work within an interdisciplinary team to maximize residents’ independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Must have earned a bachelor's, master's or doctorate in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice in the State of CO.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification at or before initial hire and maintained during GRHD employment.
• Experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills.
• Teach adaptive techniques and introduce equipment to support participation.
• Monitor and document resident progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Provide therapy following evidence-based practices in Rehabilitation Services standards.
• Deliver care in a long-term care setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist
FT, Days
Care Center - Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

The Occupational Therapist is a key part of our Care Center team, helping residents maximize independence and quality of life through personalized therapy plans. In our community-centered residence (built in 2020), you’ll work with no more than 54 residents in a supportive, above-average-rated facility that takes pride in providing exceptional care.

• Develop and carry out individualized treatment plans to help residents improve or maintain daily living skills.
• Teach adaptive techniques and introduce equipment that supports participation in activities.
• Monitor and document resident progress, adjusting treatment as needed.
• Provide therapy following evidence-based, traditional practices in line with Rehabilitation Services standards.
• Deliver care in a long-term care setting, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Small, community-focused environment (54 residents max).
• Modern facility built in 2020.
• Consistently above-average quality ratings, with no sub-standard care citations.

Who We’re Looking For

• Must have obtained a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in occupational therapy at a college or university which has been accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, or be scheduled for the board examination.
• Must have current license with State of CO.
• CurrentBLS (CPR) certification upon initial hire and must maintain through GRHD employment.
• Practical experience obtained from previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy; working experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships both within the department and with the other departments.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $32.35- $46.20/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks:Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.