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The Occupational Therapist II provide occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment, follow up and documentation using general competencies for inpatients and/or outpatients referred to the OT department. Provides supervision for therapy aides/assistants and students with specific patients or tasks as appropriate. Provides continuous consultation and education to families. The Occupational Therapist I is an entry level position in a Career Advancement Program (CAP).

This unique position is embedded within a highly dynamic, fast moving inpatient cardiac team that cares for patients ages 0-21 with a wide spectrum of cardiac anomalies and medically fragile feeding needs. You'll be part of a motivated, tightly coordinated group that thrives in a complex clinical environment, working side by side with PT, SLP, and the medical team to support some of the most vulnerable infants and children.
The role offers constant variety, rapid clinical decision making, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative research focused on cardiac conditions and infant feeding. It's an ideal fit for someone energized by a fast-paced setting, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
Department: Occupational Therapy -- Inpatient
Job Information: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time - eligible for benefits
Shift Details: 4x10 hour shifts

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the family, physicians, schools, and other providers to ensure continuum of care for the child and optimal clinical services.
• Completes written documentation in accordance with department standards for format, location, and time frames.
• Independently evaluates children from birth to 21 years of age, with a variety of diagnosis, in specialized programs, on inpatient and/or outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services.
• Assists in achieving departmental financial budget targets.
• Demonstrates leadership and participates in systematic, planned professional development to improve the clinical, educational, research, and advocacy goals of the department and hospital.
• Provides consultation and education to families.
• Treat children with a variety of diagnoses, and in specialized programs on inpatient and outpatient units. Incorporates principles of cultural-competence and family-centered care into clinical services. Seeks out appropriate mentoring/training and consults with relative Clinical Practice Specialist and/or assigned mentor for complex patient diagnoses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science
• Area of Study
  • Occupational Therapy
• Experience
  • 1 - 3 years experience required with strong preference for candidates with pediatrics. 3-5 years experience fragile infant feeding and cardiac experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Occupational Therapist
• Additional Requirements
  • License required after hire Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86.

Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates if relocating from 100 miles or greater. Conditions may apply.
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
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