Occupational Therapy Assistant

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Market reviews

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for an onsite role at Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO. The position is full-time (80 hours per pay period) with days shifts. Pay ranges from $27.61 to $41.41 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

The OTA will work under an OT supervisor to implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning. Colorado licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities.
• Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan and communicates progress to the occupational therapist.
• Educates the patient and family/c caregiver about deficits and adaptive equipment options; assists with discharge planning.
• Supervises support personnel according to licensing laws and practice standards.
• Works in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and decisive judgment.

Education

OTA program degree

Job description

Description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location: Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora CO

Department: OT IP Acute

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / 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

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, treats patient population for therapy needs.

Responsibilities

Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.

Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the occupational therapist. Documents services provided and patient response/progress.

Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs. Assists with patient discharge planning.

Supervises support personnel according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards and other duties as assigned.

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

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• CO State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through 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.

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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.

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

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