What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Qualified external Occupational Therapist applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!*
* PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it, and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
Join our Occupational Therapist team! As an Occupational Therapist, you will be is responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy, and neuromuscular reeducation. In this position, you will utilize the rehab process to promote and restore the optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- Previous work experience providing direct patient care in an outpatient, inpatient, or inpatient rehab unit preferred
- Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Master's degree preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required
- Current Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy upon hire or within 3 months required
Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
This acute care OT position is part-time and offers full benefits. The schedule for this role is 7:30 am- 4:00 pm (Wed/Thurs) and every other Friday. You should anticipate covering three weekends within a 12-week timetable. We do rotate coverage for our holidays as well. You can expect to work 1 winter and 1 summer holiday.
Where You’ll Work
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.