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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado

OT - Hourly Community Occupational Therapist - Open Pool

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Position Summary

The therapist will be on the OT Share team, collaborating with community organizations to work individually and in groups with clients to support their community engagement and behavioral health needs.

The therapist may also supervise fieldwork students and work with other CCP staff and campus or community partners to develop new programs and/or evaluate existing programs. They will plan, implement, document, and bill for services as appropriate. This is a part-time position with varying weekly hours up to 19 hours per week.

Brief Work Unit Description

chhs.colostate.edu

Pay Rate Range

$40 - $50 per hour

Essential Job Duties

  • Develop and implement novel programs and services in partnership with campus / community organizations.
  • Provide client-centered supports for individuals with mental and behavioral health needs.
  • Document protocols and outcomes and invoice for services.
  • Other related duties.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for all new hires).

Supervision

The therapist will routinely be the clinical instructor for two OT fieldwork students.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice OT in Colorado with at least three years in practice.
  • Prior work experience in community engagement and/or mental and behavioral health.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of practice.
  • Experience supervising OT fieldwork students.
  • Experience providing disability supports in higher education, the workplace, and/or community living settings.
  • Experience collaborating with campus partners and community agencies in providing supported education, employment, and/or independent living services.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating disability support services.
  • Experience obtaining grant funding.

Application Instructions

Please submit (upload) the following documents as a single pdf or attach up to 5 documents under the "Resume" section:

  • Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position
  • Resume

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on April 30, 2027. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

  • Review our detailed benefits information here.
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will collaborate with community organizations to provide client-centered behavioral health support and develop new programs. They are also responsible for supervising fieldwork students and managing documentation and billing for services.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in Colorado with at least three years of professional experience. Prior experience in community engagement and mental health, as well as experience supervising students, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health supportClinical instructionFieldwork supervisionProgram developmentProgram evaluationClient-centered careSupported employment

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado237 active9,177 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment284 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
6
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
4
$150k-165k
2
$170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Colorado State University

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Fort Collins, CO
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Part-time up to 19 hours/week
University benefits package (details not specified)

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.