Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46-$52/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Home Health of Western Colorado as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Home Health of Western Colorado is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $46- $52 per hour based on previous work experience.

Schedule: M-F 8am- 5pm

Travel: This position requires travel to our client's homes. Paid Mileage!

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
  • A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
  • A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) with discretionary contribution
  • Paid Time Off + Personal Days
  • Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
  • Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
  • Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Must be licensed or registered in the state of Coloardo as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Graduate from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or is eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
  • A minimum of one year experience as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Looking for a Candidate with Pediatric Experience

The Occupational Therapist will provide ongoing therapy to clients in a timely manner per physician’s orders. Communicate progress within the agency of client progress. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats clients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services and complying with State and Federal regulations.

  • Evaluates clients and provides Occupational Therapy upon the written order of the client's attending physician.
  • Manages and supervises the Occupational Therapy assistants and/or rehabilitation aides in direct client care and client-related activities.
  • Plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Occupational Therapy offered by the department (i. e.: assist with scheduling, transportation, filing, and mailing).
  • Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
  • Comply with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act in the state.

About Us

The Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency in Montrose, CO which include experienced team of nurses, rehab therapists and home health aides dedicated to providing individualized health care needs with compassion and empathy. We are trained in caring for older adults, providing in-home health care services in the Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties and Montrose, CO.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides ongoing therapy to clients in their homes according to physician orders and manages the care provided by assistants. They are responsible for evaluating clients, communicating progress to the healthcare team, and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed or registered as an Occupational Therapist in Colorado and hold a degree from an accredited curriculum. A minimum of one year of experience is required, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical CommunicationSupervision of assistantsTime managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapyranked against 9,020 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$96k–$108kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $90k–$112k)423 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado234 active8,981 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 42% no call · 54% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment279 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,267 in the last 30 days1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,020 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,020 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$100k
4
$100k-105k
11
$105k-110k
1
$129k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,020 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) logo

About Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

Non-profit Organizations
Alexandria, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) with discretionary contribution
Paid Time Off + Personal Days
Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness incentives (up to $350)
Get paid early (up to 50% of earnings)
Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

Living in Montrose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,903/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.