Occupational Therapist

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Range

Comprehensive Benefits

Perks

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time day shift in our Care Center. You will develop personalized treatment plans to maximize residents' independence and quality of life, collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team, and contribute to a community-focused facility with strong ratings.

Ideal candidates have an OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate), CO license, and current BLS CPR certification; long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate in occupational therapy from an AOTA-accredited program or be scheduled for the board examination.
• Must hold current license in the State of CO.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification at hire and maintained through GRHD employment.
• Practical experience in all aspects of occupational therapy; long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.

Responsibilities

• 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 practices in line with Rehabilitation Services standards.
• Deliver care in a long-term care setting, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

State CO license

BLS CPR certification

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.