Occupational Therapist - $25,000 sign on bonus
$39.25 - $50.00 hourly
- Yuma Hospital and Clinics
- Yuma, CO, United States
- Jan 18, 2026
Job Description
Yuma Hospital and Clinics is a critical access hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our rural community. Located in the beautiful high plains of Eastern Colorado, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. If you appreciate a supportive community, a family friendly feel, and proximity to the Colorado Rockies, Yuma is the place for you.
Qualifications
* Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for Colorado licensure)
* 1 year of experience preferred — however, new graduates with a passion for rural healthcare and a desire to develop and build the OT program are encouraged to apply
* Experience working with hands preferred, but not required
* Passion for rural health and serving diverse patient needs
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Position at Yuma District Hospital offers:
* $25,000 sign on bonus
* Competitive wages
* Paid health insurance
* Paid orientation
* Bi-weekly pay
* Pre-tax retirement plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee wellness benefit
Yuma Hospital and Clinics is a nonprofit critical access hospital on the northeastern plains of Colorado. Yuma is about 130 miles slightly north and east of the Denver metro area. We enjoy quieter rural lifestyle, open roads, distant views, and reasonable commute to urban areas. We generally serve an agricultural community and about a 10,000-population service area. Through our hospital, health services include, inpatient care, emergency care, and outpatient ancillary services, two primary care clinics, a specialty medicine clinic including behavioral health, and home health services. We are a very family-oriented organization in a tight-knit community.
Job Duties:
* Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment
* Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences
* Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral
* Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers
* Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel
* Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment
* Planning treatment
* Establishing treatment goals
* Evaluating the home environment
* Evaluating a patient's functional status
* Experience with hand therapy preferred
About the role
* Schedule: Full time, flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
* Caseload includes: Outpatients, Inpatient and swing bed patients, Home health visits
* Autonomy: Freedom to develop and grow the occupational therapy program to match your vision and expertise
* Collaboration: Work closely with a supportive team of rehab professionals and other departments to improve patient outcomes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.25 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
* Yuma, CO (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Yuma, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Qualifications
* Licensed Occupational Therapist (or eligible for Colorado licensure)
* 1 year of experience preferred — however, new graduates with a passion for rural healthcare and a desire to develop and build the OT program are encouraged to apply
* Experience working with hands preferred, but not required
* Passion for rural health and serving diverse patient needs
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Position at Yuma District Hospital offers:
* $25,000 sign on bonus
* Competitive wages
* Paid health insurance
* Paid orientation
* Bi-weekly pay
* Pre-tax retirement plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee wellness benefit
Yuma Hospital and Clinics is a nonprofit critical access hospital on the northeastern plains of Colorado. Yuma is about 130 miles slightly north and east of the Denver metro area. We enjoy quieter rural lifestyle, open roads, distant views, and reasonable commute to urban areas. We generally serve an agricultural community and about a 10,000-population service area. Through our hospital, health services include, inpatient care, emergency care, and outpatient ancillary services, two primary care clinics, a specialty medicine clinic including behavioral health, and home health services. We are a very family-oriented organization in a tight-knit community.
Job Duties:
* Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment
* Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences
* Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral
* Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers
* Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel
* Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment
* Planning treatment
* Establishing treatment goals
* Evaluating the home environment
* Evaluating a patient's functional status
* Experience with hand therapy preferred
About the role
* Schedule: Full time, flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
* Caseload includes: Outpatients, Inpatient and swing bed patients, Home health visits
* Autonomy: Freedom to develop and grow the occupational therapy program to match your vision and expertise
* Collaboration: Work closely with a supportive team of rehab professionals and other departments to improve patient outcomes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.25 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
* Yuma, CO (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Yuma, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations