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Veritas Skilled Nursing Management
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

The week · per this posting

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

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907Salary Range: $45.00 - $50.00 HourlyThe Center at Centennial is looking to hire Occupational Therapists now!

Shift Availability

PRN days Pay: $50 an hour Job Description: The primary purpose of these positions are to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform Occupational Therapy evaluations, complete care plans, establish goals, and communicate frequently with COTAs who will assist in implementing these care plans and goals.

Effectively communicate with the DOR, therapy staff, and nursing staff regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans. Verify patient information and appropriately chart, to include therapy notes, treatment times, and labor hours.

About Us The Center at Centennial is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality.

Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level.

With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team? We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates Excellent pay PTO 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits Qualifications

Education, licensure, certifications, and experience: Must possess a current and valid Occupational Therapy license. Must possess a current and valid CPR certification. Must pass a pre-employment background check. 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Other Job Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information. Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform patient evaluations, establish treatment goals, and develop care plans for residents in a skilled nursing facility. They are also responsible for communicating patient progress to the therapy and nursing teams while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current and valid Occupational Therapy license and a valid CPR certification. At least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care planningPatient evaluationGoal settingInterdisciplinary communication

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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

7
<$120k
5
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k
4
$160k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
8%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Parker, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
401k matching
Medical, dental, vision
Tuition Reimbursement Programs