Occupational Therapy Assistant

**Occupational Therapy Assistant** **Location:** UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central, Colorado Springs CO **Department:** Acute Care Rehabilitation Work Schedule: Full Time, 80\.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) **Shift:** Days **Pay:** $27\.61 \- $41\.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Summary: Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, treats patient population for therapy needs. Responsibilities: Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary. Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the occupational therapist. Documents services provided and patient response/progress. Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs. Assists with patient discharge planning. Supervises support personnel according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards and other duties as assigned. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast\-paced environment and take appropriate action. **Requirements:** Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. * * CO State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. * Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in\-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well\-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. \* Recognition * Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3\-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. * Performance\-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. * Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well\-being * Medical, dental and vision coverage. * Access to 24/7 mental healt