Occupational Therapist

SummitWest Care • Grand Junction, CO

24d • $48 - $55

About The Position

If you're an Occupational Therapist who values clinical autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and professional respect, SummitWest Care offers a refreshing alternative to productivity-driven healthcare. As a mission-driven, non-profit home health agency, we prioritize people over profit-both our patients and our clinicians. Here, you'll provide 1:1 in-home therapy, manage your own schedule, and focus on what truly matters: helping people live safely and independently in their homes.

Requirements

• Active Colorado Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Home health experience preferred, but not required
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently
• Ability to provide guidance and collaboration to a COTA within scope of practice
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and auto insurance (required)
• A genuine passion for helping people maintain independence and dignity

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized OT services in patients' homes
• Develop functional, patient-centered treatment plans
• Complete home safety evaluations and recommend adaptive equipment
• Oversee and collaborate with a qualified, competent COTA, providing clinical direction and support as appropriate
• Partner with an interdisciplinary care team (nursing, PT, caregivers, families)
• Document care efficiently with full EMR training and support
• Travel locally within Mesa County (mileage and drive time reimbursed)

Benefits

• Top-Tier Pay $48–$55/hour DOE
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time roles
• True Flexibility & Autonomy You manage your schedule and caseload
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Mileage and drive time reimbursement
• CEU reimbursement and ongoing professional development - Medbridge Elite account provided
• Employment with a qualified non-profit employer, making eligible employees potentially eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and other student loan repayment or forgiveness programs
• A mission-first culture that values ethical care, community impact, and clinician well-being
• Live and work in Western Colorado with year-round access to hiking, biking, rivers, desert landscapes, and world-class outdoor recreation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed