Occupational Therapist - Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapist I at UCHealth summary: An Occupational Therapist I provides direct patient care focused on improving wellness, functionality, and quality of life through evidence-based practice. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care environment, prioritizing patient-centered care and safety. The therapist also supports learning by precepting new healthcare professionals while maintaining required licensure and certifications. FTE: PRN, 0.Shift: Flex, coverage for vacation and Saturdays' for acute care. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Preferred: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Occupational therapy, Patient care, Rehabilitation, Acute care, Multidisciplinary team, Evidence-based practice, Patient wellness, Healthcare, Licensure, Precepting