Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.Join our Occupational Therapist (OT) team! As an Occupational Therapist you will be 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 optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.This is an opportunity to cover both inpatient and outpatient in a great outdoor community that is affordable to live in. This role is able to train new grads and we happily offer a loan forgiveness program.Qualified external Occupational Therapist applicants are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!*Depending on your location, you may be eligible for relocation assistance.In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Occupational Therapists will need the following:Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferredPrior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferredBachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy requiredMaster's degree preferredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association requiredCurrent Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy upon hire or within 3 months requiredPhysical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City Colorado, is a 25-bed acute care facility, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24-hour emergency and trauma services including inpatient acute care, intensive care unit, The Birth Center, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation services, sleep disorder center and a community blood bank.Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife and river sports like rafting and fishing.