Occupational Therapist

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by human kindness. Common Spirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, Common Spirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

• Ortho Colorado Hospital
• Lakewood, Colorado

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 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 reeducation. In this position you will utilize rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

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 outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR), preferred
• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Master's degree preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from 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)

At Common Spirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate human kindness.

Ortho Colorado Hospital is Colorado's only orthopedic specialty hospital and is designed specifically for the orthopedic patient. With such a specialized facility and team of experts, we have the utmost in experience and understanding of the needs of orthopedic patients – meaning better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and a reduced risk of infection or complications.

Located on the St. Anthony Medical Campus, Ortho Colorado Hospital is a joint venture between physician investors and Common Spirit Mountain Region. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 48-bed inpatient unit, including six intermediate care beds and eight operating rooms. All members of our team from pre-operative care through recovery and our in-patient nurses are specialty trained in orthopedics. Our surgeons are renowned for their talent, knowledge and experience in their orthopedic specialties and sub-specialties.

Having a team with a focused background and years of experience allow our employees to provide an unprecedented level of care, resulting in the best outcomes and experience for our patients.

Depending on the position offered, Common Spirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. Common Spirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Ortho Colorado Hospital

Requisition |
Employment Type PRN |
Department Occupational Therapy |
Hours/Pay Period 0.01 |
Shift Day |
Weekly Schedule Varied (Minimum 5 Shifts per month) |
Remote No |
Category Therapy |
Travel No