Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pueblo West

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pueblo WestLocation: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, COShift: DaysPay: $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.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 managementBroad clinical exposure in Ortho, Medical, Neuro, ICU, and post-surgical populations across two campusesSupportive, team-oriented environment: collegial therapists who value mentorship, teamwork, and shared successCommitment to professional growth: opportunities for skill development, leadership, and system involvementWhy Join UCHealth Parkview Medical Center Pueblo?The largest hospital in Pueblo and a key regional referral center for southern and southeastern ColoradoHigh-acuity acute care environment ideal for therapists seeking complexity, growth, and strong clinical reasoningLevel III Trauma Center with diverse medical and surgical servicesEstablished rehab presence: Therapy is embedded, visible, and valued across disciplinesCommunity-rooted mission: Serving Pueblo and surrounding rural communities with pride and purposeWhy 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 activitiesVibrant local culture with festivals, arts, and the scenic Pueblo RiverwalkShort commutes, relaxed lifestyle, and all the amenities you need without big-city stressPicture 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 proceduresValues a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomesModels proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealthWelcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environmentContributes to secure safety and quality at the point of careOccupational 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 dependents403(b) with employer matching contributionsTime 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 bankEmployer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage optionsEmployer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage optionsWellness benefitsFull 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 programsEducation 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 yearLoan 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.