Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: This position is responsible for screening,
testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries,
diseases, and disabilities using occupational therapy procedures
and modalities in accordance with standard occupational therapy
practices. In addition, this position is responsible for
consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and
caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders
to deliver quality, patient centered care. To show our commitment
to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we
will also offer up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus , if applicable
Posting Specifics Shift Details: Full-time; 32 hours/week
Unit/Location: St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, CO
(Inpatient Rehabilitation) Additional Details: Please review
Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. This position
focuses on providing specialized inpatient rehabilitation care to
patients. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives
of patients? Join our dedicated rehabilitation team as an Inpatient
Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist! We are seeking a
compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve
their fullest potential through innovative and personalized
therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development
in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to
hear from you. In Grand Junction , you're surrounded by countless
hiking trails (see Colorado National Monument), world-class ski
resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches,
Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a
city that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days
of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful,
affordable place to live. What does it mean to be a caregiver with
Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the
“Power of We.” At St. Mary's Regional Hospital, you will be part of
a team that values career advancement, innovation, and
collaboration. Your skills will be valued, and your contributions
will make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients. As an
Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist at St. Mary's
Regional Hospital, you will play a vital role in supporting our
clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
Providing Competent Services: Conducting evaluations and treatments
according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis,
history, and physician referrals, and developing care plans with
specific goals based on patient assessments. Effective
Communication: Communicating effectively with patients, families,
physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
Ensuring smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation
services. Patient Care and Supervision: Managing all aspects of
patient care and education, including supervising assistants,
aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
Documentation and Billing: Keeping thorough and timely patient
records as required by regulations and facility policies.
Completing patient billing accurately and promptly. Quality
Improvement: Engaging in quality improvement processes, including
safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access,
patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating
Model. Minimum Qualifications : Current Occupational Therapist
license in states where you work. Current BLS certification
endorsed by the American Heart Association Basic computer skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Possess skill
sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable
driving record. Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to
see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate
monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions
with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require
employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and
accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift
and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also
bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically
includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and
obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes
pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy
items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of
equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand
in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location:
St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State:
Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 The hourly range for this
position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon
experience. $42.66 - $65.82 We care about your well-being – mind,
body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a
generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to
foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about
our comprehensive benefits package here . Intermountain Health is
an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain
Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform,
HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore
helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you.
While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final
decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness.
We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules.
Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you
for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced
recruitment process. All positions subject to close without
notice.
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