Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Occupational Therapist - Rehab

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$34.82 - $52.24 an hour - Half-Time Days, 20 hours per week (Week 1: M, Th, Fr. Week 2: Friday, Saturday)

+$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist who assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality care to patients with disorders affecting daily living skills, sensory-motor functions and cognitive/perceptual functions.

Benefits

•Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option

•Dental and Vision insurance

•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans

•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution

•Paid Time Off

•Education assistance program

•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more

•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions

•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications

•Current registration as an OT with the State of Colorado

•BLS certification required by the end of conditional period

•Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation environment with an interdisciplinary team is preferred.

•New Grads considered, must have had a Level 2 Rotation in Acute Care.

Responsibilities

•Selects appropriate tests and measures to determine goals and problems, course of treatment and appropriate therapeutic interventions.

•Identifies problem list/ assessment results, evaluates patient response to treatment and revises plan of care as indicated.

•Formulates and maintains an individualized treatment plan based on functional long and short-term goals.

•Provides treatment using appropriate techniques and tools.

•Promotes effective communication and teamwork.

•Reports and documents evaluations, plans, treatment techniques, assessment and patient progress.

•Initiates and is responsible for problem solving and decision-making regarding patient care.

•Functions as an advocate for the patient within the rehabilitation system. Identifies patient/family goals and incorporates this feedback into the overall plan of care.

•Transfers patients from wheelchair, bed, mat, commode etc.

•Transports patients to/from their room to the therapy room.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.

As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality care to patients with disorders affecting daily living skills, sensory-motor functions and cognitive/perceptual functions. Occupational therapy services include the following: assessment of patient level of function/needs assessment, development of treatment programs, provision of treatment and education of the patient, family and caregivers as related to daily living skills, physical/cognitive functions and perception. Diagnostic and treatment services must adhere to the AOTA Code of Ethics and the Standards of Care of this institution. Must promote interdepartmental and intradepartmental teamwork, establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families and rehabilitation team members and work professionally with physicians and the community. Responsible for maintaining departmental standards for productivity.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education Or Formal Training

Special Qualifications

• Current registration as an OT with the State of Colorado
• BLS certification required by the end of conditional period

Knowledge, Skill And Ability

Knowledge, skill and ability to apply occupational therapy treatment, procedures and standards to clinical practice.

Experience

Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation environment with an interdisciplinary team is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluative skills: selects appropriate tests and measures to determine goals and problems, course of treatment and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Assessment skills: identifies problem list/ assessment results, evaluates patient response to treatment and revises plan of care as indicated.
• Planning skills: formulates and maintains an individualized treatment plan based on functional long and short-term goals.
• Implementation skills: provides treatment using appropriate techniques and tools.
• Promotes effective communication and teamwork.
• Reports and documents evaluations, plans, treatment techniques, assessment and patient progress.
• Initiates and is responsible for problem solving and decision-making regarding patient care.
• Functions as an advocate for the patient within the rehabilitation system. Identifies patient/family goals and incorporates this feedback into the overall plan of care.
• Transfers patients from wheelchair, bed, mat, commode etc.
• Transports patients to/from their room to the therapy room.
• Positions patients properly in their wheelchair
• Provides appropriate discharge planning, including ordering equipment, recommendations for therapy, patient/family training.
• Participates in achievement of department and hospital goals.
• Evaluates own performance with established criteria and sets goals for improvement.
• Participates in peer review according to established policy.
• Utilizes research as a basis for therapy practice.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
• Is familiar with organization, department and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Utilities Management, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate
• The use of protective barriers as appropriate;

*gloves *masks *safety glasses

*gowns *pocket masks

• Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately.
• Hand washing as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recognizes limitations and seeks guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to public relations when dealing with patients, visitors, health care team members and the public.
• Strives to achieve a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Contributes to the efficient and safe operation of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
• Upholds ENCORE principles and participates in Lean process.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

• Wheelchairs
• Small hand tools and craft tools
• Automobile (home/community work)
• Paraffin, heat and cold modalities
• Evaluation and exercise equipment and tools
• Visual treatment and writing tools
• Computer
• Kitchen equipment
• Splinting equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Working Conditions

• Stress of keeping to schedules
• Busyenvironment, numerousinterruptions
• Exposure to emergency situations and equipment with potential hazards
• Hours may include holidays, weekends and/or extended hours depending on job necessity.

Physical Activities

• Physical activities include fine motor dexterity, auditory and visual acuity, adequate eye-hand coordination and adequate physical strength of both upper and lower extremities.
• The following abilities/ senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch.
• Position requires considerable standing, hand strength and endurance, lifting, walking, reaching, bending and sitting.
• The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed).
• Must be capable of transferring patients, have good functional communication skills, visual and auditory acuity to complete written tasks and manual dexterity to write.

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

• The position requires the ability to communicate effectively on a daily basis both verbally and in writing with physicians, students, staff members, patients, families and the public.
• The individual must be sensitive to the needs of co-workers, patients, families and physicians.
• Essential ability to work cooperatively with other departments and individuals as well as an ability to maintain confidentiality of information about patients.
• Flexibility related to scheduling and workload is required
• The individual should be able to work effectively with peers and supervise students, assistants and volunteers.
• Discretion, tact and a high degree of professionalism are essential.
• A high degree of accuracy and consistency in work completion is necessary.
• The individual must have the ability to think independently and to use good judgement in making decisions.
• Appropriate dress and grooming is expected.
• A general understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as well as familiarity with AOTA, CARF and Joint Commission guidelines is desired.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• Supervision of Occupational Therapy students
• Supervision of COTA personnel and aides in the delivery of patient care
• Supervision of volunteers, when applicable
• Supervision of the Rehab Technician, when applicable

PATIENT CARE/INTERACTION

When applicable, employees must be able to adjust the essential functions they perform appropriately to the age of their patient/customer. Employees must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the primary population of patients served in the department. Employees demonstrate the ability to alter care and patient/family education based on the age or developmental level of the patient.

Primary patient population served. (Check all that apply)

____ Neonate/Infant (birth – 12 months) __X_ Adult (17 – 69 years)

____ Child (13 months – 12 years) __X_ Older Adult (70+ years)

__X_ Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

____ This position does not have regular patient contact.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB

A detailed list of all competencies is listed in the competency-based orientation checklist.