Rehabilitation Therapist/Full or Part-time

Occupational Therapist (Part-time or Full-time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center - Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Help patients regain independence, improve function, and enhance quality of life through personalized occupational therapy services in both outpatient and hospital settings.

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing rehabilitation team. We are open to hiring either a part-time or full-time Occupational Therapist, offering flexibility for the right candidate. This position provides evaluation, treatment, education, and care coordination services for patients with physical, developmental, cognitive, sensory, and functional limitations affecting their ability to perform activities of daily living.

The Occupational Therapist develops individualized treatment plans, recommends adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, provides patient and family education, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to help patients achieve their highest level of independence and function.

This position is also responsible for evaluating and treating patients with upper extremity orthopedic conditions involving the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, as well as neurological conditions, including cerebral vascular accidents, across the continuum of care. The Occupational Therapist provides individualized treatment plans focused on restoring function, reducing pain, improving mobility, and helping patients return to daily activities and work-related tasks.

Therapeutic interventions may include, but are not limited to, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, edema management, scar management, range of motion activities, strengthening, functional retraining, and cognitive skills development. Inpatient responsibilities include patient and caregiver education, home exercise programs, fall prevention, adaptive techniques, and post-surgical precautions.

Flexible employment options: Part-time or full-time

Opportunity to help establish and grow Occupational Therapy services within the community

Diverse patient population across orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, chronic condition, and functional rehabilitation needs

Close collaboration with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, providers, and care teams

Ability to make a significant impact in a rural healthcare setting

Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations

Patient Education & Care Coordination

Recommend assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications

Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals

Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and discharge planning activities

Functional Rehabilitation

Cognitive rehabilitation

Adaptive equipment training

Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record

Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required

Successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination required

Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Colorado required

Current AHA BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required

Minimum two (2) years of Occupational Therapy experience preferred but not required

New graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy treatment techniques and adaptive equipment

Basic computer proficiency, including electronic health record documentation and Microsoft Office applications

This position provides services in both hospital and outpatient rehabilitation settings and may include home assessments or home visits when clinically appropriate. Base Compensation Range: $19.50 - $30.14 hourly, based on years of relevant experience.

Full-time Benefits: Generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.

Part-time Benefits: Sick leave and retirement plan with employer contribution.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.

About Pagosa Springs Medical Center

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital serving Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County in southwest Colorado. Our rehabilitation team is committed to helping patients regain independence, restore function, and improve quality of life through exceptional therapy services delivered close to home.

Located in beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado, our community offers world-class outdoor recreation, hiking, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, and the world's deepest geothermal hot springs. Flexible part-time or full-time opportunity

Help grow Occupational Therapy services in a rural community

Collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

Beautiful mountain community and exceptional quality of life

Join a team dedicated to helping patients live more independently, recover function, and achieve their highest quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based occupational therapy services.

Pagosa Springs Medical Center