Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement (CANOE)®

Helping clients & families participate in their daily occupations to improve their well-being.

Our approach

Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement’s (CANOE)® approach to occupational therapy may differ from the norm. Our job is to help you & your family get more tools in your toolbox so that you can do all the activities you need, want, or have to do in a day done! Our job is not to “fix” you, but to meet you where you’re at and work on skills or adaptations that YOU want to participate in you daily life. We also encourage challenging the “glass ceiling” in the disability community!

CANOE is hiring part-time OTRLs!

At CANOE®, we embrace a holistic and innovative approach to occupational therapy, empowering clients to acquire tools and skills to thrive in daily life. We believe in meeting individuals where they are and helping them achieve their goals through personalized interventions, adaptations, and support. By fostering empowerment and challenging societal limitations, we strive to create a more inclusive and barrier-free environment for all. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment, apply today to join the CANOE® team!

Job Summary  

Community Aquatics n’ Occupational Engagement (CANOE)® www.canoecommunity.org is seeking a part-time licensed Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. We are a small locally owned practice in the Lakewood, Colorado area. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide to outpatient therapy aquatic based interventions, serving clients with a creative and person-centered approach. If you’re passionate about empowering individuals to overcome barriers and maximize their potential in daily life, we’d love to hear from you!    

Key Responsibilities   

  • Conduct evaluations/re-evaluations, interventions, care plan management, and discharges.   

  • Assist with Prior Authorization Requests (PARs) and management of MD orders.   

  • Oversee client discharge planning and documentation.   

  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold Colorado state standards of practice.   

  • Perform clinic-related duties, including cleaning equipment, checking out/putting away supplies, and securing the clinic before/after use.   

  • Deliver dual services: outpatient occupational therapy alongside water safety and learn-to-swim services.   

  • Committed to being a lifelong learner and provide the highest quality of care to patients and clients as possible. 

  • This is a part-time W2 position.

Required Qualifications 

  • Active Occupational Therapist Registered License (OTRL) in the state of Colorado.   

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in aquatics or swim instruction is beneficial but not required.  We can provide all training in house.

  • If you were the child whose lips turned blue when your parents told you to get out of the pool OR were on swim team -> this position could be a great fit!

Work Environment 

  • Outpatient clinic located in Lakewood, Colorado (Highway 285 & Wadsworth Blvd).   

  • Pool contract locations within two highway exits from the clinic, Englewood & Littleton.   

  • Hybrid options available occasionally for emergencies or adverse weather conditions.   

  • No specialization or previous training for aquatic therapy or learn to swim interventions is necessary as. No specialization or previous training for aquatic therapy or learn to swim. Interventions is necessary as we provide on site training.

Compensation 

-Pay is per visit, starting at 50% of reimbursement with growth potential up to 60% based on performance and tenure. (This varies based upon type of funding. The least is $35/45minutes and the highest is ~$100/hr and these are base rates 50%).

In-person & remote options available

Currently CANOE® comes to your home & community pools. The general area available for in-person travel to you services is the Southwest Denver area; Denver, Lakewood, Sheridan, Englewood, Littleton, Ken Caryl, Columbine, and Highlands Ranch. See picture (RIGHT) for more details of our travel to area. Outside our area? - That’s OKAY! You can travel to our locations for outpatient or aquatic therapy services at Sensory Club Denver, Englewood Recreation, and Ridge Recreation Center.

Our Services

Outpatient Occupational Therapy Services

CANOE® offers occupational therapy services to people ages 2mo-26years old (Older than 26yrs, that's great! We take adults too! Chat with us and we'll see if its a good fit!) Currently being offered in person in the state of Colorado, and remote options available in the states of Colorado & Michigan. See about tab for more info!

Aquatic Therapy & Learn-To-Swim

CANOE® offers aquatic therapy & learn to swim classes under outpatient therapy services. We are a licensed trained provider with the American Red Cross for learn-to-swim and water safety lessons. Aquatic therapy is a unique service that offers a blend of occupation therapy and learn to swim. Dual services is an option here, you do not have to choose between aquatic therapy OR learn to swim, why not both?!?! Offered in the state of Colorado.

Home Modification Evaluations

A one time appointment and evaluation for those with disabilities needing to change their home for medical reasons, safety reasons, sensory reasons, and more!

Meet our team

  • Holly Ross Owner, OTR/L, WSI/T, LTP, ATRIC

    Holly is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in science and a masters in occupational therapy. Click below for more information!

  • JR Calderon BOM

    JR Calderon is the Business Operations Manager (BOM)! JR comes with a background of business management along with teaching and coaching youth sports.

  • Omar Suarez

    Omar is another awesome team member for CANOE. He has been working with CANOE since 2022. He is great at getting lots of ods and eds business jobs done.

  • Noa Baumgarten MSOT, OTR/L, CAPS

    Noa Baumgarten has a bachelor of science in kinesiology from the University of San Francisco, and a master of science in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Noa was born and raised in Denver. Click below for more!

Get started with CANOE® Today.

 CANOE® is doing business as Building Blocks OT, LLC in the states of Colorado & Michigan. If you have the contact information or website link for Building Blocks OT, LLC do not fear! That information will be forwarded to the CANOE® addresses.