Occupational Therapist I

UCHealth; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and Colorado FAMLI leave

403(b) with employer matching

Tuition assistance programs and growth

Job summary

UCHealth PT Rehab Woodland Park in Woodland Park, CO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat diverse patient populations onsite. The role requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with licensure in Colorado, and BLS certification. A Master’s degree is preferred.

You will develop plans of care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time, days shift, 64 hours per pay period, onsite with no remote option,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
• Current licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiovascular through AHA or ARC with valid card through 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Establishes a plan of care addressing identified problems with patient/family involvement.
• Educates patient and family about deficits, adaptive equipment and support programs; assists with discharge planning.
• Performs duties including supervising support personnel in accordance with licensing laws and standards.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth PT Rehab Woodland Park- Woodland Park, CO.

Department:PPRH PT Treatment

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 and treats patient populations for therapy needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.


• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.


• Provides education to the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.


• Performs all underlying duties of the job including but not limited to supervising support personnel according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.


• 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 degree in Occupational Therapy.


• Current licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providerthrough 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.

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 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.

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