Occupational Therapist Inpatient Acute Care

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides inpatient acute care rehabilitation at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This onsite PRN position is part of the IP Acute Care Rehab North department and works day shifts. The role provides direct patient care and develops tailored intervention plans to help patients develop, regain, or maintain skills for daily living, work, and leisure activities. It also supports participation in meaningful activities, independence, and satisfaction through problem-solving and instruction in alternative ways to perform tasks. The Occupational Therapist educates and trains patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatment strategies, safety precautions, and adaptive equipment.

The position contributes to a multidisciplinary approach to patient outcomes, models proficiency by precepting new UCHealth team members, welcomes learning in a fast-paced and innovative clinical environment, and supports safety and quality at the point of care. UCHealth describes a career ladder that offers opportunities to advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay as experience and expertise grow.

The position pays $38.72–$58.08 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The posting describes a broad total rewards program; eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and occupational therapy procedures at the top of scope.
• Create tailored intervention plans to help patients develop, regain, or maintain skills for daily living, work, and leisure activities.
• Help patients participate in meaningful activities and achieve independence and satisfaction, including through creative problem-solving and teaching alternative ways to perform tasks.
• Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, treatment strategies, safety precautions, and adaptive equipment.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve patient outcomes.
• Precept new UCHealth team members.
• Support safety and quality at the point of care.
• Continue learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
• Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
• Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
• 403(b) retirement 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 with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs for professional and personal growth.
• Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time