Rehabilitation-Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pueblo West
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
This position requires on-site presence; remote work is not an option. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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. Why Join UCHealth Parkview Medical Center Pueblo Therapy Team?

• 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?
• 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
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. 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.
In small, personal ways through human connection. 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.
Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• 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
• Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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