Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$57/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job description

$3k SIGN ON BONUS
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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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMedicare RegulationsSupervisionInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationProfessional Ethics

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at University Heights Rehab and Care Community a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,693 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 13 employers

9
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Occupational Therapy

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About University Heights Rehab and Care Community

Hospitals and Health Care
Aurora, Colorado

Benefits & Perks

$3k Sign-On Bonus
Mod Comp Plan