Occupational Therapist Student Loan Assistance Program

About the role

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed facility ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 16 years, with The Joint Commission’s Stroke Certification and Certification in Hip Rehabilitation, and ranked in Newsweek’s top Physical Rehabilitation Centers in the US (2025). The hospital provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions, serving Wyoming and neighboring states.

Location perks: Casper, Wyoming offers outdoor recreation at Casper Mountain, North Platte River, and Fremont Canyon, plus a vibrant local scene with museums, craft breweries, unique dining, and a growing arts and music community.

Student Loan Assistance Program available. Part Time and Per Diem options available in addition to Full Time.

Benefits

• Full Time / Part Time PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Competitive compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (Full Time / Part Time)
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off — start accruing vacation time on start date
• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program (Full Time)
• Therapy Preceptor bonus program (Full Time)

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
• Current State Occupational Therapist License
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) card
• One year of experience in the care of patients in a rehabilitation hospital setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and help them improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
• Teach patients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments to compensate for permanent loss of function
• Work with patients who have mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling conditions
• Assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency
• Competency in provision of care according to established standards
• Application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• General computer skills: data entry, word processing, email, and record management
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards