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Occupational Therapist Assistant -Acute Care

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, Salida, CO, United States


Job Overview

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our acute care rehabilitation team in Salida, Colorado. Candidates will provide client‑centered care, support functional independence, and collaborate with the therapy team.
Qualifications – Occupational Therapist Assistant

Associate’s degree (A.A. or A.S.) from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Six months to one year of related experience or training.
Active Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure for Colorado, or an active license permit while awaiting examination.
Current CPR certification.
Qualifications – Occupational Therapist

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current Occupational Therapist license in Colorado, or an active license permit while awaiting examination.
Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities – Occupational Therapist Assistant

Assist with patient examinations, implementing the occupational therapist’s plan of care.
Implement and adjust therapeutic interventions within the established plan to reduce impairments and functional limitations.
Promote injury prevention, health, fitness, and quality of life across all age groups.
Provide care under the direction of the occupational therapist across preventive, acute, and rehabilitative stages.
Benefits

Supportive and innovative work environment that values expertise.
Opportunity to positively impact patients across the lifespan.
Contribution to public health by promoting fitness, health, and well‑being.
Equal Opportunity Employer

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE.

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