Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Thornton, CO is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to support inpatient rehabilitation services. The role focuses on evaluating patients, delivering therapy across activities of daily living, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to restore function.

The position offers flexible per diem hours with a patient-centered approach, continuing education, and opportunities to contribute to personalized treatment plans in a supportive hospital

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Basic Life Support/CPR.
• One year of experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.
• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy required and active license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities; teaches daily living tasks and uses adaptive equipment as needed.

Skills

CPR

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Thornton, Colorado

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Denver Regional 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.

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, serving the greater Denver, Colorado area, provides specialized inpatient rehabilitative services in a warm and patient focused setting. We offer intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our dedicated team of rehabilitation experts works closely with each patient and their family to create personalized treatment plans - including physical, occupational, and speech therapies - aimed at restoring function and hope. Accredited and stroke rehabilitation certified, Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has earned national recognition for effective, timely care, allowing patients to receive the highest level of rehab close to home.

Experience the perfect balance of city life and natural beauty in Thornton, Colorado. Just eight miles from downtown Denver and a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, the area offers 300 days of sunshine annually and endless recreational opportunities. Whether you’re catching a game from one of Denver’s four professional sports teams or enjoying a concert at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater, there’s always something exciting nearby. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Thornton is an ideal destination for outdoor lovers and urban explorers alike.

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.

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current State Occupational Therapist License.
• Current CPR

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

USD $51.00/Hr.

USD $51.00/Hr.