Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Help People Live More Independently

Location: Thermopolis, Wyoming
Position: Full-Time
Pay: $35.00–$48.00/hour (Depending on Experience)

Benefits:

• 100% Employee-Paid Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Support
• Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

At Gottsche Performance & Longevity, occupational therapy is about more than helping patients recover, it's about helping people return to the activities, relationships, and independence that matter most. Whether it's helping a child succeed in school, supporting an adult after injury, or empowering an older adult to safely remain at home, you'll make a meaningful impact every day.

As one of Wyoming's oldest nonprofit rehabilitation organizations, we're committed to providing exceptional care while investing in the people who deliver it. Here, you'll work alongside an experienced therapists, enjoy opportunities for professional growth, and serve communities where your work truly makes a difference.

About Gottsche Rehabilitation

At Gottsche Performance & Longevity, we're redefining what's possible in rural rehabilitation and wellness. As one of Wyoming's oldest nonprofit rehabilitation organizations, we're committed to making exceptional care accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

Guided by our ROOTED values, Resilient, Open, Outcome-Focused, Tailored, Educated, and Distinctive, we empower our team to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Why Join Gottsche?

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 100% employee-paid health insurance
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Sign-on bonus opportunities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career advancement
• Meaningful work serving rural Wyoming communities

What You'll Do:

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that help patients maximize independence and improve quality of life. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, therapy assistants, families, and other healthcare professionals to provide outstanding patient-centered care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Establish measurable goals while monitoring patient progress and modifying treatment plans as appropriate.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions that improve functional performance and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote successful outcomes beyond the clinic.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Delegate appropriate treatment activities to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and therapy aides while providing supervision and guidance.
• Mentor occupational therapy students and support clinical education opportunities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote best clinical practices.
• Assist with inpatient hospital therapy services in accordance with hospital policies and guidelines.
• Represent Gottsche Performance & Longevity professionally within the community while supporting outreach and marketing efforts.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, organizational policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

What Makes This Position Different?

At Gottsche, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Treat patients across multiple settings and diagnoses.
• Build lasting relationships with patients and families in close-knit rural communities.
• Collaborate with experienced therapists who value teamwork and mentorship.
• Expand your clinical skills through continuing education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Help shape innovative rehabilitation programs that improve access to care across rural Wyoming.
• Make a meaningful impact within a nonprofit organization whose mission is focused on service rather than profit.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about helping others achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Compassionate, patient-centered, and adaptable.
• A collaborative communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Motivated to provide exceptional care while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Wyoming Occupational Therapy license (or eligible for licensure).
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to travel as needed and meet the requirements of Gottsche's automobile insurance carrier.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

We Invest in Our People:

Our compensation philosophy recognizes more than years of experience. We reward professional growth, continuing education, leadership, innovation, and the meaningful impact our team members make every day. As you grow professionally, your opportunities for advancement and increased earning potential grow with you.

Join Our Team:

At Gottsche Rehabilitation, you'll find more than a career, you'll find purpose.  Every day is an opportunity to help someone regain independence, restore confidence, and accomplish what once seemed impossible. If you're ready to grow your career while making a lasting difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today and become part of a team that's making impossible experiences possible through ROOTED Care.