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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado

Community Occupational Therapist - Open Pool

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Position Summary The therapist will be on the OT Share team, collaborating with community organizations to work individually and in groups with clients to support their community engagement and behavioral health needs.

The therapist will also supervise fieldwork students and work with other CCP staff and community partners to develop new programs and/or evaluate existing programs. They will plan, implement, document, and bill for services as appropriate.

Brief Work Unit Description chhs.colostate.edu Salary Range $40 - $50 per hour Essential Job

Duties

Develop and implement novel programs and services in partnership with community organizations. Provide client-centered supports for individuals with mental and behavioral health needs. Supervise OT fieldwork students. Document protocols and outcomes and invoice for services. Other related duties.

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires) Supervision The therapist will routinely be the clinical instructor for two OT fieldwork students.

Minimum

Qualifications

Licensed to practice OT in Colorado with at least three years in practice. Prior work experience in community engagement and/or mental and behavioral health. Experience supervising OT fieldwork students.

Preferred

Qualifications

Experience providing disability supports in higher education, the workplace, and/or community living settings. Experience collaborating with campus partners and community agencies in providing supported education, employment, and/or independent living services.

Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating disability support services. Experience obtaining grant funding. Application Instructions To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. This is an evergreen posting and applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise.

This pool will expire on October 31, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Employee

Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.

With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist will collaborate with community organizations to provide behavioral health and community engagement supports for clients. Additionally, they will supervise OT fieldwork students and develop or evaluate community programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice OT in Colorado with at least three years of experience and a background in behavioral health. Experience supervising OT fieldwork students is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyClinical SupervisionProgram DevelopmentClient-Centered SupportDocumentationBillingFieldwork Supervision

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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 49 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 49% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 9,189 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado237 active9,207 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 49% no call · 55% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment284 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,189 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Occupational Therapist - Open Pool at Colorado State University a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,189 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 20 employers
10
<$100k
12
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
2
$140k
3
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pivot Home Health · Pueblo, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Littleton, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Colorado State University

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Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$1,959/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.