Occupational Therapist I

UCHealth; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth seeks an Occupational Therapist at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO, to provide top-of-scope practice in direct patient care, including creating intervention plans and educating patients. Ideal candidates will have appropriate qualifications and a commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Paid time off and paid family leave

Education benefits including tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Current licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.
• BLS or CPR certification must be valid before start date.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored intervention plans to help patients develop, regain, or maintain skills needed for daily living.
• Educate patients and families on treatment strategies and safety precautions.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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This range is provided by UCHealth. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $58.00/hr

Description

Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo

Department: IP Rehab Srvs

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Preferred: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through the American Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
  
  

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
  
  

Occupational Therapist

• Create tailored intervention plans focused on helping patients develop, regain, or maintain the skills needed for daily living, work, and leisure activities.
• Facilitate Participation in Meaningful Activities by focusing on helping patients achieve independence and satisfaction, often through creative problem-solving and teaching new ways to perform tasks.
• Provide education and training to patients, their families, and caregivers on their condition, treatment strategies, safety precautions, and the use of adaptive equipment.
  
  

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  
  

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  
  

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

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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