Occupational Therapist Fellow

UCHealth; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Education assistance and tuition

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO seeks an Occupational Therapist Fellow to evaluate patients and plan effective therapy programs within a residency framework. This onsite role requires active licensure in Colorado and BLS certification, with a focus on professional growth and completion of residency milestones.

The fellowship emphasizes mentorship, documented testing, and exposure to diverse patient populations, with a structured schedule and a strong commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• CO State licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required (BLS card valid through 60 days after start).

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy care for the residency-specific patient population.
• Communicates findings and treatment with patients, families, care managers, providers, and payers.
• Completes required residency mentorship hours and assignments with supervising clinicians.
• Completes residency testing requirements, didactic sessions, and clinical education.
• Works with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates critical thinking.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Occupational Therapist Fellow

Location

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Aurora CO

Department

OT OP AOP

Work Schedule

Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant‘s relevant experience.

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Summary

Evaluates patients and plans. Implements an effective occupational therapy program based on assessment and psychological sensitivity.

Maintains professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth. Completes residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy care for the residency-specific patient population.
• Communicates findings and treatment, including patients, families, care managers, providers, compliance, and payer sources.
• Completes required residency mentorship hours and assignments with supervising clinician(s).
• Completes written and live residency testing requirements, didactic learning sessions, classes, lab work, clinical observation and education requirements.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

Bachelor‘s degree in Occupational Therapy. Preferred: Master‘s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.CO State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth‘s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.Free Care.com membership.Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.Additional 457(b) plan may be available.Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee‘s scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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