Occupational Therapist - Mountain View Therapy-Peds - Full Time

About the role

Montrose Regional Health is the leading healthcare provider in the Uncompahgre Valley, offering personalized and professional care backed by the latest technology, with 23 specialties and sub‑specialties. It is a not‑for‑profit Joint Commission‑accredited hospital and employer of choice. Mountain View Therapy, part of MRH, is the leading provider of outpatient and acute care therapy services in Western Colorado, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy; cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; and wound and ostomy care for all ages. The Occupational Therapist role involves performing evaluations, planning, implementing and modifying treatment programs; directing and supervising physical therapy services; participating in discharge planning; pursuing professional growth; assisting with educational duties; and performing administrative and other duties as required. The organization values integrity, honesty, service with care and compassion, excellence, leadership with innovation and creativity, and treats its team like family. This position is located in Montrose, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations
• Plan, implement and modify treatment programs
• Direct and supervise physical therapy services
• Participate in discharge planning
• Pursue professional growth
• Assist with educational duties
• Perform administrative and other duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the A.O.T.A.
• Successful completion of the Occupational Therapy Registration Exam
• Current licensure by the State of Colorado as an O.T.R.
• BLS Certification required

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of management practices
• Ability to communicate verbally and non‑verbally in a clear, concise manner
• Administrative and philosophical compatibility with Montrose Regional Health
• Interpersonal skills and sound judgment to communicate with a wide variety of persons including patients
• Ability to make appropriate decisions based on fact and knowledge
• Ability to perform detailed work
• Ability to work harmoniously with employees
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and show good judgment
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and meet deadlines

Benefits

• $15,000 sign‑on/retention bonus (one year of experience required)
• Mentoring
• Continuing Education
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in the Professional Development Ladder program