Description
The University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of temporary PRN PT or OT. UC Denver is the premier research university in Colorado, serving more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and health professions students in Denver, Aurora and online and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees each year. The renowned researchers and award-winning faculty of UC Denver offer more than 100 degree programs through 13 colleges and schools. In 2008 the University was awarded more than $371 million in research grants and contracts. The new Anschutz Medical Campus includes over 5 million square feet of research, educational and clinical space on 227 acres. The Downtown Campus is located in one of America's most vibrant urban centers, just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the LoDo District and the state capitol. On both campuses, students, staff and faculty have access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural opportunities.
Requirements
All job responsibilities are provided within the Center for Innovative Design and Engineering (CIDE) program, with primary scope of work occurring within CIDE’s specialty outpatient clinic. CIDE’s Assistive Technology Clinic provides one-on-one services to individuals with a disability to improve their overall health and function through the acquisition and use of appropriate assistive technology. Primary responsibility within the clinic program will be in wheelchair seating and mobility, with possible secondary responsibilities such as nighttime positioning and 24-hour postural care; ergonomics; computer access, smart-home technologies, and/or worksite accommodation. Additional job responsibilities of this position may include participation in research, teaching and other projects as assigned.
Provide Services in our Clinic Program
- Support clinic team in the ongoing delivery of state-of-the-art clinical intervention services in complex rehabilitation and assistive technologies.
- Provide comprehensive assessment of an individual’s needs to help determine the most appropriate technology, and participate in equipment fittings, adjustments, programming, and training after it is acquired.
- Work with and communicate effectively with relevant partners in the provision process such as complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) suppliers, manufacturing representatives, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide required clinic documentation and reports in a timely manner.
- Provide required documentation on device demonstrations and equipment loans, when required, in a timely manner.
- Maintain professionalism and responsibility for productivity and quality service delivery.
