Occupational Therapist (OT) | Independence Starts at Home

Help Patients Maintain Independence Where It Matters Most.

About the role

SummitWest Care is a local nonprofit home health agency seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one care throughout Mesa County. Home health offers a different therapy experience. Instead of focusing on productivity quotas and packed schedules, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what matters most: helping patients safely and confidently navigate everyday life in their own homes. You'll build meaningful relationships, see the results of your work firsthand, and develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's real-world environment and goals. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working independently in the field while being supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to both exceptional patient outcomes and clinician success.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations, reassessments, recertifications, and discharges
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on safety, function, and independence
• Assess patients' ability to perform ADLs
• Conduct home safety evaluations and recommend adaptive equipment or environmental modifications
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, mobility strategies, and safety techniques
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, caregivers, physicians, and family
• Supervise and support COTAs when applicable
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a home health environment
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Home health experience is a bonus, but not required

Pay

$48-55/hour DOE + Mileage Reimbursement

Schedule

Full-Time | Flexible Daytime Schedule

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Continuing education support including MedBridge access and paid CEU time
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursements
• Supportive, field-experience leadership
• Meaningful one-on-one patient relationships
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
• Health, vision, dental, life, supplemental insurance (for eligible F/T employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Education expense reimbursement
• Generous PTO