Urgent! Occupational Therapist I, Acute Care

Occupational Therapist I, Acute Care Location:UCHealth UCHlth Greeley Hospital, US:CO:Greeley Department: GHAcute Care Rehab FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Days Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent onapplicant's relevant experience Summary: Evaluates and treatspatient populations for therapy needs. Responsibilities: - Performsand documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient'scondition. - Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate toproblems identified and involves the patient/family according totheir capabilities and desires. - Provides education to the patientand family/caregiver about patient deficits and informationregarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment andsupport programs. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge fromtherapy services and treatment setting. - Performs all underlyingduties of the job including but not limited to supervising supportpersonnel according to established licensing laws, stateregulations and practice standards. - Within scope of job, requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability towork with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-pacedenvironment and take appropriate action. Requirements: - Bachelor'sdegree in Occupational Therapy. - Current licensure with ColoradoDepartment of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy.- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through theAmerican Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for theProfessional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS orCPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Preferred: -Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. We improve lives. In bigways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personalways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce. UCHealth offers a Three YearIncentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to oursuccess in quality, patient experience, organizational growth,financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulatesannually each October and is paid out in October followingcompletion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers theiremployees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package(benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): - Medical, dentaland vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents -403(b) with employer matching contributions - Time away from work:paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive ofColorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment atUCHealth with PTO in your bank - Employer-paid basic life andaccidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverageoptions - Employer paid short term disability and long-termdisability with buy-up coverage options - Wellness benefits - Fullsuite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts forhealth care and dependent care, health savings accounts (availablewith HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, petinsurance, and employee discount programs - Education benefits foremployees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% oftuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specificeducational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement eachcalendar year Loan Repayment: - UCHealth is a qualifying employerfor the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating thePSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgivenessthrough Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position willbe open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant isidentified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array oftalents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity canoffer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealthis committed to making all employment decisions based on validrequirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in anyterms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise bediscriminated 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 byfederal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminateagainst any qualified applicant with a disability as defined underthe Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonableaccommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on theorganization. AF 123 Who We Are (uchealth.org)