Occupational Therapist

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $40.00 - $48.12 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (if eligible)
• Relocation Bonus (if eligible)
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

FACULTY INFO:

• 54 residents max
• Community-centered residence built in 2020
• Above Average Rating, no sub-standard care

BASIC FUNCTION:  Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment for residents at our state-of-the-art Care Center. Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help residents develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches residents skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.
• Studies, evaluates, and records activities and progress.
• Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, surgery, disease, or physical disability.
• Must adhere to Rehabilitation Services Department standard practice of strictly practicing traditional and evidence-based medicine and treatment.
• Provides services to residents in a long-term care environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have obtained a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in occupational therapy at a college or university which has been accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, or be scheduled for the board examination.
• Must have current license with State of CO. Current BLS (CPR) certification upon initial hire and must maintain through GRHD employment. 
• Practical experience obtained from previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy; working experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships both within the department and with the other departments.

APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.