BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment for residents at our state-of-the-art Care Center. Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs to help residents develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches residents skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities.
Studies, evaluates, and records activities and progress.
Administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, surgery, disease, or physical disability.
Must adhere to Rehabilitation Services Department standard practice of strictly practicing traditional and evidence-based medicine and treatment.
Provides services to residents in a long-term care environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have obtained a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in occupational therapy at a college or university which has been accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, or be scheduled for the board examination.
Must have current license with State of CO. Current BLS (CPR) certification upon initial hire and must maintain through GRHD employment.
Practical experience obtained from previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy; working experience in a long term care setting preferred.
Ability to maintain good working relationships both within the department and with the other departments.
SALARY INFORMATION:
$40.00 - $48.12 Dependent on Experience
10% differential in addition to base rate salary
Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled
BENEFITS: We offer a wide range of best in class benefits. Compensation also includes a 10% PRN differential and may include shift differentials. In addition, Grand River Hospital District offers benefits including employee assistant programs.
Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.
These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day
Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Location: Grand River Health · Physical Therapy
Schedule: PRN, Days
