Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Oncology Rehab

Overview

Description
Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Oncology Rehab

Description
Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Oncology Rehab

Location
: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hosp, CO:
Highlands Ranch

Department
: HRH MOB II OP Rehab

Work Schedule
:
Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift
:
Days

Pay
: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Onsite
:
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Career Ladder
: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required. Preferred:
  Master s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred:
  Oncology rehab experience.
• CO State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• 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.

This position is intended for an occupational therapist with interest and experience in outpatient oncology rehabilitation. The therapist will provide care to individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, with an emphasis on breast cancer. Desired skills include management of cancer-related impairments such as lymphedema, pain, fatigue, decreased strength, range of motion limitations, and functional decline. Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) is preferred but not required;

training and mentorship may be available for the right candidate.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

• Create tailored intervention plans focused on helping patients develop, regain, or maintain the skills needed for daily living, work, and leisure activities.
• Facilitate participation in meaningful activities by helping patients achieve independence and satisfaction, often through creative problem-solving and teaching new ways to perform tasks.
• Provide education and training to patients, their families, and caregivers on their condition, treatment strategies, safety precautions, and the use of adaptive equipment.

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.

• Performance bonus: 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• Performance-based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase for work performance.
• Market reviews:
  Base pay reviewed annually to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health and well-being support.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources;
  Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance, and employee discounts.
• Time away from work: PTO, paid family and medical leave (Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; new employees receive an initial PTO load.
• Employer-provided life insurance options and disability coverage.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching; additional 457(b) plan may be available; flexible spending accounts and HSAs.
• Education programs: tuition reimbursement and academic degree support; access to Linked In Learning and other development opportunities.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth recognises and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations as needed.

We welcome talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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