Occupational Therapist (OT) | Independence Starts at Home
About The Position
SummitWest Care, a local nonprofit home health agency, is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one care throughout Mesa County. This role offers a unique therapy experience focused on helping patients safely and confidently navigate everyday life in their own homes, emphasizing meaningful relationships and tailored treatment plans. The position provides flexibility and autonomy in the field, supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to both patient outcomes and clinician success. Home health allows for focused patient care, enabling education, problem-solving, and connection, with therapy having the greatest impact in the patient's real-life environment. The organization values care over quotas and fosters a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
Requirements
- Current Colorado Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a home health environment
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience is a bonus, but not required!
Responsibilities
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations, reassessments, recertifications, and discharges
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on safety, function, and independence
- Assess patients' ability to perform ADLs
- Conduct home safety evaluations and recommend adaptive equipment or environmental modifications
- Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, mobility strategies, and safety techniques
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, caregivers, physicians, and family
- Supervise and support COTAs when applicable
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Continuing education support including MedBridge access and paid CEU time
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursements
- Supportive, field-experience leadership
- Meaningful one-on-one patient relationships
- Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
- Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with 3% match
- Education expense reimbursement
- Generous PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
