Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$1,603/35-hrs
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Id: C-OT-9220090
- Profession: Occupational Therapist
- Job Type: Contract/Non-Travel
- Location: Canon City, CO
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Rate: Local: $1603/35-hours
Requirements
- Valid and active Occupational Therapy State license.
- CPR and BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross (with AED).
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' physical and cognitive abilities and their surroundings to identify limitations and set goals.
- Create customized treatment plans and apply diverse therapeutic methods to improve daily life skills.
- Provide guidance on adaptive tools and assistive devices.
- Educate patients and families on independence and condition management strategies.
- Continuously assess and document patient progress and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 24% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $119k (middle half $119k–$119k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Colorado index 103.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado | 236 active | 9,252 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 24% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs
50 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
35 jobs · 26 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
39 jobs · 26 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Virtual Occupational TherapistContract
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York
Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy
$48.79-$75.74/hrOccupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home Health
$70-$75/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Canon City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $348k
- Typical market rent
- $1,352/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.