Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Cañon City, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
St. Thomas More Hospital a 25-bed acute care facility is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado . 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.Were proud to have a 5-star rating for joint replacement and be ranked among the top 15% in the nation for total joint replacement by Healthgrades (2008 to 2016). Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine internal medicine obstetrics/gynecology services general surgery orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. 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. Locatedabout 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 states best hiking wildlife and river sports like rafting and fishing.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
Join our Occupational Therapist team! As an Occupational Therapist you will be is 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 this position you will utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following:
- Previous work experience providing direct patient care in an outpatient inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred
- Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Masters degree preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required
- Current Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy upon hire or within 3 months required
Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
