Occupational Therapist

Ernest Health•Centennial, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist in Englewood, Colorado. The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serves patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical needs. Its interdisciplinary clinical team provides individualized rehabilitation focused on functional independence and successful transitions home. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and helps improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. The role also helps patients compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching tasks for daily living and work, and may include helping patients select appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The hospital describes opportunities for professional growth and offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs. The stated annual salary range is $89,440.00 to $106,889.08; compensation decisions depend on factors including skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current state Occupational Therapist license.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
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 confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
A passion for patient care and the ability to collaborate as a team player and motivate patients toward the best outcome.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience caring for patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and help improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities.
Teach patients to perform tasks in daily living and working environments to compensate for permanent loss of function.
Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices, as needed.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

PPO and High Deductible medical plan options.
Flexible spending and health savings account options.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer matching.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Competitive compensation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date.
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program.
Therapy Preceptor bonus program.