Occupational Therapist Inpatient Acute Care Per Diem

Parker, CO
AdventHealth Parker
  • Job Schedule: Per Diem

  • Pay Range: $32.35 - $52.63

  • Job ID: 24015233

  • Job Family: Rehabilitation Services

  • Shift: 1 - Day

At AdventHealth Parker, our philosophy creates an environment where nurses are respected, trained, and equipped to provide the highest level of patient care. We believe that when nurses are skilled, confident, and satisfied with their career, patients' outcomes improve, and that truly is the best of science and spirit.

AdventHealth Parker has achieved Magnet™ designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credential Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, the largest and most prominent nursing credentialing organization in the United States.

The Magnet™ designation places Parker among healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and adherence to national standards for the organization and delivery of nursing services. Parker completed a rigorous evaluation that included extensive interviews and a review of nursing services.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

Shift : Per Diem

Location : 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker Colorado 80138

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Parker is a 170 bed, Level II trauma center located in Parker, Colorado. Our inpatient therapists see a variety of patients across the hospital units including ICU, Cardiac, Stroke, Spine and Orthopedic, Med/Surg, Oncology, PACU, and ED. Position dependent, therapists work a variety of weekdays and are required to cover two weekend shifts per month. Previous inpatient/acute care experience is preferred but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role you’ll contribute:

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 re-education. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

  • Evaluates patients, presenting or referred to occupational therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.

  • Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular conditions.

  • Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.

  • Evaluates assigned patients and develops treatment plans including specific goals and activities, reassessing and modifying plans as necessary based on patient's current level of function and makes appropriate disposition recommendations.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required.

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

  • Current Colorado state licensure in occupational therapy upon hire or within 3 months

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Rehabilitation Services

Organization: AdventHealth Parker

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24015233

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

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