Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist for Denver, Colorado. The role focuses on evaluating and treating patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, helping restore function after neurological, orthopedic, or other injuries, and supporting independence in daily activities.

Responsibilities include assessing motor function, teaching adaptive strategies, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• BLS/CPR certification required
• One year of experience in rehab hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and help improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities; teach tasks for daily living and work environments; select adaptive equipment and devices; align practice with hospital principles.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

BLS/CPR certified

Per diem availability

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Per Diem – Denver, Colorado

At Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. We have a great per diem opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Colorado.

Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver (Denver, CO)

Central Park Rehabilitation Hospital of Denver is a 40-bed, state-of-the‑art inpatient rehabilitation facility located in the Denver metropolitan area. The hospital specializes in comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical needs requiring intensive therapy. With advanced rehabilitation technology and a patient‑centered care model, the facility partners closely with acute care hospitals to support safe transitions and optimal recovery outcomes. The Denver location offers convenient access to high‑quality healthcare services in a thriving urban setting known for its active lifestyle and strong healthcare network.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Basic Life Support/CPR card required
• One year of experience in the care of patients in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and helps them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. These patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling. May also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $

Minimum Salary

USD $52.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $52.00/Hr.