Occupational Therapist - Capable

Company: Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Colorado Visiting Nurse Association has an immediate opening for an Occupational Therapist - CAPABLE.LOCATION: Colorado Springs, COSTATUS: PRNSCHEDULE: Flexible - PRNRATES: Per Visit RatesSUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid MileageMILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile one of the highest in the industry!CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS:We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 yearsEmployer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hireExtensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave) and EIB (Extended Illness Bank): 18 days in the first year for FT team membersSeven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensationCompany-Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCareer & Logo wearEducation Reimbursement ProgramClinical Career LaddersCertification PayGenerous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral ProgramTeam Member Service AwardsEarly Wage AccessLegal and Identity ProtectionRobust Leadership Development Training ProgramsREWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:Provide initial and ongoing assessments and implements strategies including Motivational Interviewing techniques to conduct a semi-structured client interview to identify and prioritize problem areas.Capture the goals of the participant in up to 3 Action Plans, creates a Work Order and coordinates with the construction specialist.Discuss with the participant and observes his/her functional performance for safety, efficient and difficulty and accesses the presence of environmental barriers for each targeted area.Develop a prioritized work order to include home modifications, repairs, and necessary items that will help the participants meet their goals.Reinforce strategy use, and review problem solving, refined strategy use, and provide education and resources to address future needs for environmental adjustments in the final sessions with clientsCollaborates across disciplines involved with care of the client, including but not limited to the CAPABLE RN and the handy person/construction specialist.WHAT WE WILL LOVE ABOUT YOU:Minimum Education: Graduation from a college or university, with a degree in Occupational Therapy.Minimum Experience: One year of experience as an occupational therapist required, with two years of SNF, hospital or inpatient rehab preferable. Home health experience also preferred. Other requirements may vary by case or department needs.Required License: Active Colorado OT license. Current CPR certification. CPR must be provided and/or obtained. Valid Colorado drivers license and proof of automobile insurance in accordance with state statute.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 35 lbsColorado Visiting Nurse Association is affiliated with Care Synergy, a nonprofit network of community-based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorados Front Range and the Regions Largest Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Network. Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equip Colorado Visiting Nurse Association to operate as a distinct and independent organization while working together to share best practices and serve more Coloradans along the Front Range.If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at cs-recruitment@caresynergynetwork.org. You may also call the Human Resources Department at (303) 228-5647. Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.#VNAEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.by Jobble

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