Occupational Therapist Inpatient Rehab

Description Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pueblo West Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo Colorado Department: PPW Rehab Services IP FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. This position requires on-site presence; remote work is not an option. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible out-of-state candidates. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Minimum Requirements: 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. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives ⭐ Why Join UCHealth Parkview Medical Center Pueblo Therapy Team? • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration: Therapists are respected partners with nursing, providers, and care management • Broad clinical exposure in Ortho, Medical, Neuro, ICU, and post-surgical populations across two campuses • Supportive, team-oriented environment: collegial therapists who value mentorship, teamwork, and shared success • Commitment to professional growth: opportunities for skill development, leadership, and system involvement ⭐ Why Join UCHealth Parkview Medical Center Pueblo? • The largest hospital in Pueblo and a key regional referral center for southern and southeastern Colorado • High-acuity acute care environment ideal for therapists seeking complexity, growth, and strong clinical reasoning • Level III Trauma Center with diverse medical and surgical services • Established rehab presence: Therapy is embedded, visible, and valued across disciplines • Community-rooted mission: Serving Pueblo and surrounding rural communities with pride and purpose Why Live in Pueblo, Colorado? • Nationally recognized for its affordability, with an overall cost of living approximately 7% to 10% lower than the national average and about 11% to 18% below the state average as of 2026. • 300 days of sunshine and easy access to outdoor recreation, lakes, and mountain activities Vibrant local culture with festivals, arts, and the scenic Pueblo Riverwalk Short commutes, relaxed lifestyle, and all the amenities you need without big-city stress Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s): Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care Occupational Therapist: Create tailored intervention plans focused on helping patients develop, regain, or maintain the skills needed for daily living. work and leisure activities. Facilitate Participation in Meaningful Activities by focusing on helping patients achieve independence and satisfaction, often through creative problem-solving and teaching new ways to perform tasks. Provide education and training to patients, their families, and caregivers on their condition, treatment strategies, safety precautions, the the us of adaptive equipment. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth invests in its Workforce. 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. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment. UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status): Medical, dental and 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 of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options Wellness benefits 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 Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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. AF 123 Who We Are (uchealth.org)