Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$38-$44/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
What We're About
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements
You care.
Position Summary
Provides patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist and in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Assists co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
- Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
- Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited Assistant Program
- Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.
Must have current registration/licensure as Occupational Therapist Assistant
Benefits
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Paid vacation
Key Responsibilities
Provides patient care and related activities under the direction of a licensed therapist. Ensures residents are treated with dignity and respect while complying with company policies and facility standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $79k–$92k | Occupational Therapy median $80k (middle half $75k–$85k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado | 217 active | 8,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment263 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,033 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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