Occupational Therapist

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•$82,056 - $94,364

About The Position

This position is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services, including evaluation and treatment to Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) participants, supervision of occupational therapy plans of care, and clinical supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Position blends outpatient, home health, and geriatric (55+) focused therapy. MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

Requirements

Graduate of a bachelors, masters, or doctoral occupational therapy program
Demonstrate at a minimum entry level practice competency in the field of occupational therapy
Certified to practice occupational therapy by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Active (or pending) license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Colorado; Final job offer contingent on active state license

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, high quality occupational therapy services in line with scope of practice to address both acute and chronic conditions
Serve as a required member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and attends IDT meetings daily to coordinate the care of participants along with the other required 10 clinicians/disciplines of the IDT
Perform initial, annual, semi-annual, change of condition, or routine occupational therapy assessments as assigned
Plan and prepare occupational therapy treatment plan based on thorough evaluation of participant
Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum participant benefit
Instruct family, caregivers, and other personnel to maximize participant independence, function, and safety
Assess participant level of function in the home environment, to include recommendations for durable medical equipment and home modifications
Provide robust clinical supervision and direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants including appropriate delegation of therapy services to an assistant according to the complexity of participants needs
Participate in the development of the interdisciplinary team plan of care
Orients, instructs and directs work activities of aides and students
Fulfills company documentation requirements
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrates support of the Companys Mission, Vision and Core Values
Provides Exceptional Customer Service
Ensures discretion with confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Supports a collaborative work environment including courteous, helpful and professional behavior
Embraces Organizational Excellence through practicing individual time management, efficiency and effectiveness and participating in continuous improvement efforts
Adheres to and supports all Company policies and procedures
Supports and practices safe work habits in accordance with policies and procedures
Brings ideas, problems and concerns forward and participates in resolution and implementation
Participates in and completes regulatory compliance trainings within the prescribed deadlines
Attends required meetings
Maintains skills and knowledge required including written and verbal communication, best practices for industry standards, and computer competency

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision Care
Wellness Program
Telemedicine Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Company Paid Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Accidental Injury Insurance
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
403(b) Savings Plan
Legal Shield and IDShield
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time-Off plan
Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.