Occupational Therapist

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado Department Name: OP Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $10,000 Hire On Incentive Available!* The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Colorado is packed full of things to do year-round. From family attractions, national parks and outdoor adventure to cosmopolitan cities and welcoming towns, Colorado offers unparalleled hiking, camping, rafting, hunting, fishing, farm-to-table dining, a rich cultural heritage with festivals and live music and so much more. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to expand their clinical expertise.

Approximately  50% of the caseload  will focus on patients with  lymphedema  and  lipedema , including patients referred through our partnership with  MD Anderson Cancer Center . The remining 50% will consist of a diverse mix of neurological  and  orthopedic  cases. Lymphedema Experience Not Required: A background in lymphedema is  not required  to be considered for this position. Banner Health is committed to investing in your professional growth — in addition to the hire on incentive, Banner will  fully cover the cost of lymphedema education , up to and including  lymphedema certification , for the selected candidate.

>  Please note:  As a condition of employment in this role, the required lymphedema education must be completed within  18 months  of hire. Failure to meet this requirement within the designated timeframe may result in  termination . Shift Details: -32 hours per week (part time option is available also) -Clinic hours are 7:30am - 6pm Monday - Thursday and 7:30am - 4:30pm on Fridays Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility As a nonprofit health system, Banner Health is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Team members with eligible Federal Student Aid loans may qualify for loan forgiveness after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for Banner Health. This is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, not a Banner Health-sponsored benefit. Learn more about PSLF eligibility and requirements at studentaid.gov. *If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees.

Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals.

The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Occupational Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures.

This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and tr