Occupational Therapist: Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Cedars Healthcare Center; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Health, Vision, and

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time-Off

Flexibility with schedules

Tuition assistance

Company sponsored training

Free meals

Job summary

Cedars Healthcare Center in Lakewood, CO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic treatment to assigned patients, helping them reach maximum functional independence.

The role involves designing therapy programs, conducting evaluations, and guiding patients in adaptive techniques for daily living while maintaining accurate records and coordinating care with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
• Current Colorado Occupational Therapist License in good standing with DORA.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, proper positioning of patients to prevent contractures and splinting. Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning. Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine-motor coordination. Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self‑care skills. Trains patients in the use of upper‑extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines. Participates in home assessments.
• Provides therapy for neurological integration; administers sensor‑motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual‑motor remediation programs. Uses activities to increase developmental levels of patients. Designs and provides individualized therapy for adult learning‑disabled patients.
• Designs and fabricates splints as specified by doctors' prescriptions; designs and/or fabricates slings and adaptive equipment to meet the needs of patients and/or their families.

Skills

Strong supervisory and leadership

Customer service orientation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Colorado OT License (DORA)

Job description

Cedars Healthcare Center in Lakewood, CO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic treatment to assigned patients, helping them reach maximum functional independence.

The role involves designing therapy programs, conducting evaluations, and guiding patients in adaptive techniques for daily living while maintaining accurate records and coordinating care with the care team.