Occupational Therapist (Pediatric OT), Full-Time
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Community Hospital as a Occupational Therapist (Pediatric OT) – Full-Time – $2K Bonus in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.
- Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and a current
- Unrestricted certification as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
- BLS Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
- Current unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Colorado (required)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $85K - $98K
- Signing bonus: $2,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Community Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Community Hospital lists compensation for this psychologist position at $85k to $98k annually.
This is approximately 63% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $47 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Principles, Clinical Judgment, Patient Documentation, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves applying evidence-based therapeutic principles and clinical judgment to provide patient care. It also requires producing timely, high-quality documentation according to professional and regulatory standards.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Free Parking, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, 403(b) with Employer Matching. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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