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Longmont, Colorado

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$65/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Pay Range

$50-$65/hourly

Job Description

Up to $65+/hour | Longmont, CO | Full-Time Hours | 2026-2027 School Year | Elementary Caseload | School Based OT

Position Details

  • Elementary Caseload
  • Full Time Schedule
  • Starting ASAP for the 2026-2027 School Year
  • 1.0 FTE, M-F

About the Role

Hello, Occupational Therapists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for an elementary school setting in Longmont, CO. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in student success by conducting evaluations, supporting IEP development, and collaborating with school teams. This is a great fit for both experienced school-based OTs and those transitioning into schools.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay (Up to $65+/hour) + steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide school-based OT services: evaluations, treatment, and consultation
  • Conduct standardized assessments and write evaluation reports
  • Develop and implement IEP goals aligned with student needs
  • Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Support students’ fine motor, sensory, and functional skill development
  • Partner with teachers, SPED staff, and families to promote carryover
  • Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and compliance records
  • Adapt materials and environments to improve student access
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active (or eligible) Colorado State OT license
  • CDE Certification with Special Service Provider Endorsement (or ability to obtain)
  • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide school-based services including evaluations, treatment, and consultation for an elementary caseload. They will also develop IEP goals, maintain documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an active Colorado State OT license. A CDE Certification with Special Service Provider Endorsement is also required or must be obtainable.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evaluation reportingFine motor skill developmentSensory integrationMultidisciplinary collaborationStudent consultationTreatment planning

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 ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k 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, 57% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Eleutheria a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 18 employers

9
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
2
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
46% this job
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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UCSF · Oakland, California

$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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21st Century Home Health Services · Citrus Heights, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Maternity Relief)

up to $150,000
#4

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$96k-$141k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Longmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$513k
Typical market rent
$1,923/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.2
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 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eleutheria

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Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment with liability insurance included
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses