Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility
Salida, CO
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners. We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a brand-new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Colorado Occupational Therapy license is required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is required. Candidates should have prior caseload management experience and familiarity with activities of daily living (ADL) training and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Demonstrated competency with documentation systems commonly used in skilled nursing facilities, including electronic medical records and therapy progress notes.
• Experience treating geriatric populations and working with common comorbidities seen in post-acute and long-term care settings is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Location Highlights

Salida, CO offers a mix of outdoor recreation and a small-town mountain lifestyle. Located on the Arkansas River, Salida is within a short drive of Monarch Mountain ski area (approximately 30 minutes) and 25 miles from the San Isabel National Forest. The city is adjacent to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, providing rafting and fishing opportunities within minutes. Historic downtown Salida features art galleries and hot springs, and Interstate 50 provides regional access with a roughly 1.5 to 2 hour drive to Colorado Springs. The area fits an adventurous, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with nearby mountain biking, hiking trails, and year-round scenic access.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as an occupational therapist and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app - designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.