Deliver safe and competent occupational therapy services to inpatient acute care patients, including evaluations and the implementation of individualized treatment plans. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to restore functional skills and manage the discharge process for patients.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited Occupational Therapy program and national registration. Candidates must hold BLS and DORA licenses with 1-3 years of experience in a rehab or occupational therapy setting.
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care (PRN/ Intermittent) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department DH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MAIN CAMPUS INPATIENT Job Summary Under general supervision, delivers safe and competent occupational therapy as ordered by a physician. Plans, organizes and implements specific treatment programs or individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or functional activities. Directs and supervises work of support personnel. Essential Functions: General Operations:
Performs occupational therapy treatment procedures and techniques in a timely, efficient and efficacious manner while utilizing support staff effectively and appropriately. Delegates patient care responsibilities per guidelines. Evaluates quality of care delegated to support personnel. Utilizes evidence-based occupational therapy treatment interventions.
Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data identifying diagnosis and developing a comprehensive plan of care. Develops and update appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and related to the patient’s age and lifestyle with measurable long and short term goals and a defined D/C plan.
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Utilizes constructive communication skills for participation in: patient/family interactions, conferences, rounds, peer consultation, and operational communications. Conducts self in a professional manner in diverse environments and situations.
Completes patient and medical record documentation. Documentation is timely, pertinent, precise and efficient. Documentation meets agency and department standards.
Performs all required data collection for department and agency accurately and within designated time frame. Consistently meets designated patient care productivity standards.
Demonstrates competency skills in required areas of practice. Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting program appropriately. Expands occupational therapy evidence and knowledge in practice.
Provides clinical education experience for students per request of supervisor or designee. Assists in orientation/training of new employees, OT students, hospital staff, and precepts new employees during orientation, as assigned. Trains and educates patients, family members and care-givers in therapy principles, methods and techniques in order to achieve intended outcomes.
Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Classes
On-site Employee Fitness Center
Employer Retirement Contribution
Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Childcare Discount Programs
Education And Development Opportunities
Social Security Replacement Retirement Plan
Community Resource Navigation Support
Career Pathways And Coaching
Actively supports and participates in agency/department performance improvement and program development efforts. Contributes to overall quality, efficiency and productivity of work group and department. (20%) Departmental Duties:
Collaborates with appropriate parties to coordinate patient treatment authorization.
Updates and completes patient information per department guidelines to ensure timely and efficient transfer of patient care between care-givers.
Completes patient charges per department guidelines.
Achieves productivity standards.
Participates in performance improvement and quality enhancement projects. (20%) Evaluation:
Completes a thorough evaluation based on presenting diagnosis and pertinent information regarding the patient.
Initiates evaluation prior to treatment.
Completes appropriate data bases, problem lists, treatment goals and individualized plan of care
Treatment and goals are based on specific problems identified by evaluation. (20%) Treatment:
Clearly identifies treatment potential.
Sets goals to be objective, measurable, reasonable, and described in functional or behavioral terms. A time frame for goal achievement is stated.
Involves patient and family/significant other in goal setting where appropriate.
Modifies treatment plan with re-evaluation or changes in patient status and coincides with goal and plan.
Ensures the treatment used is appropriate to the diagnosis and is modified to meet the changing needs or changing response to therapeutic intervention. (10%) Discharge:
Bases discharge on goal achievement, change in medical status, or departmental policy.
Provides discharge instructions to patient/family/significant other appropriate for age, and learning ability, need for adaptive equipment is identified and addressed.
Completes discharge summary and makes recommendations for follow-up are made. (10%) Communication:
Completes patient care documentation successfully.
Updates and completes patient documentation to reflect patient’s current clinical status daily.
Provides direction to support and assistant staff.
Participates in timely and constructive remediation of problems and/or concerns.
Maintains current data bases, evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries according to department standards.
Attends clinics, rounds, meetings and/or conferences, as assigned to report on patients and provides feedback. (10%) Documentation:
Completes documentation and conference notes.
Meets the minimum stated departmental requirements for monthly productivity. (10%) Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in accredited Occupational Therapy Program National Registration required Work Experience: 1-3 years experience in an occupational therapy/rehab setting.
Licenses
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required OT-Occupational Therapist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of theory, principles and practice of occupational therapy. Knowledge of safety principles in patient care environment. Knowledge of standards, policies and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to occupational therapy. Ability to integrate requirements of the facility and/or regulatory agencies into clinical decisions and documentation. Ability to demonstrate competency for occupational therapy treatment methods, techniques and approaches per professional and agency standards. Ability to meet physical requirements of job classification (lift, pull/push, carry, transfer patients, etc...). Ability to abide by the ethical guidelines as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Ability to successfully modify communication style and approach according to the situation in order to promote positive results. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $36.69 - $55.04 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike. No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.
