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Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pueblo West in Pueblo
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$88,126 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Ref:
3154805647Employer:
Network Company Name:
UCHealth Industry:
Healthcare otherJob Type:
Full Time State:
Colorado City:
Pueblo Zip Code:
81008Post Date:
08/12/2026Description Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pueblo West Location:
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:
CO:
Pueblo Department:
PPW Rehab Services IP FTE:
Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift:
Days Pay:
$38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. This position requires on-site presence; remote work is not an option. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible out-of-state candidates.Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.Preferred:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure with Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to practice Occupational Therapy. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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. At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Why Join UCHealth Parkview Medical Center Pueblo Therapy Team?- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration: Therapists are respected partners with nursing, providers, and care management
- Broad clinical exposure in Ortho, Medical, Neuro, ICU, and post-surgical populations across two campuses
- Supportive, team-oriented environment: collegial therapists who value mentorship, teamwork, and shared success
- Commitment to professional growth: opportunities for skill development, leadership, and system involvement Why Join UCHealth Parkview Medical Center Pueblo?
- The largest hospital in Pueblo and a key regional referral center for southern and southeastern Colorado
- High-acuity acute care environment ideal for therapists seeking complexity, growth, and strong clinical reasoning
- Level III Trauma Center with diverse medical and surgical services
- Established rehab presence: Therapy is embedded, visible, and valued across disciplines
- Community-rooted mission: Serving Pueblo and surrounding rural communities with pride and purpose Why Live in Pueblo, Colorado?
- Nationally recognized for its affordability, with an overall cost of living approximately 7% to 10% lower than the national average and about 11% to 18% below the state average as of 2026.
- 300+ days of sunshine and easy access to outdoor recreation, lakes, and mountain activities Vibrant local culture with festivals, arts, and the scenic Pueblo Riverwalk Short commutes, relaxed lifestyle, and all the amenities you need without big-city stress 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