Occupational Therapist

Description

We are seeking a full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) team in Grand Junction, Colorado. This hybrid position offers a professional opportunity to deliver personalized, whole-person care that helps older adults maintain independence, safety, and quality of life.

In this role, you will conduct occupational therapy evaluations and functional assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ADL training, home safety assessments, and durable medical equipment (DME) coordination. Your work will span home-based care, therapy in a day-center setting, and community-based services, collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to support each participant's goals.

This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a pay range of $41.58 to $46.00 per hour based on experience, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include up to a 3% 403(b) match, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the month after hire, employer-paid life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, PTO accrual from day one, and employee discounts. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and functional assessments for older adult participants
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with participant goals
• Provide activities of daily living (ADL) training to promote independence and safety
• Perform in-home safety assessments and recommend environmental modifications
• Evaluate, recommend, and coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) and adaptive equipment
• Deliver therapy services in day-center and community-based settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care
• Document assessments, treatment progress, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Monitor participant progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Educate participants and caregivers on safety strategies, fall prevention, and home adaptations
• Participate in team meetings and care plan reviews
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, program, and documentation standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Colorado Occupational Therapist license, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Current NBCOT registration
• Proficiency in OT evaluations and functional assessments
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans
• Skill in ADL training and home safety assessments
• Knowledge of DME evaluation and coordination
• Preferred: 1-3 years of occupational therapy experience
• Preferred: Geriatric or older adult care experience
• Preferred: Familiarity with adaptive equipment and EHR documentation
• Preferred: Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams
• Preferred: Bilingual fluency (additional compensation available)