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Occupational Therapist

University Heights Rehab and Care Community·Aurora District, Colorado

$44 - $57/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Evaluates and treats patients while developing functional, goal-based treatment plans. Supervises therapy assistants and students while maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.

$3k SIGN ON BONUS Increase Your Pay Even More With Our Mod Comp Plan Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

You care.

Position Summary

Evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients, and team members. Maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients, and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. Completes all duties in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room. Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations. Demonstrate a positive attitude and a collaborative team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members. Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off. Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs. Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders. Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician. Treat patients according to treatment plan. Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided. High school diploma or equivalent required. Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety. Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability. Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed. Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional level.

Benefits

  • Sign On Bonus
  • Mod Comp Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$44 - $57/hr
Location
Aurora District, Colorado
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

University Heights Rehab and Care Community

At University Heights Care Center we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve. Whether the need is for short-term rehabilitation or for an extended period of time, it is our goal to exceed the expectations of our residents by providing quality care and exceptional...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size51-200 employees
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