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Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist (OT/CHT)
  • Location: CCOE-Colorado Springs (North/South offices)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Setting: Outpatient Hand Surgery Practice

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled and patient-focused Occupational Therapist (OT) with experience in upper extremity rehabilitation to join our high-volume outpatient hand surgery practice. The ideal candidate will work closely with hand surgeons to provide high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with post-surgical and non-surgical upper extremity conditions. Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions in an outpatient setting
  • Provide post-operative and conservative care in collaboration with hand surgeons
  • Design and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Fabricate, modify, and fit custom orthoses
  • Educate patients on home exercise programs, precautions, and functional recovery
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Communicate effectively with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes
  • Flexibility to travel between clinics

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Colorado
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred (or willingness to pursue certification)
  • Minimum 2-3 years of outpatient hand therapy experience preferred
  • Strong clinical skills in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation
  • Strong splinting skills
  • Ability to work in team dynamics
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Continuing education support and mentorship
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • PTO accrual available

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Post-Surgical CareCustom Orthoses FabricationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment Planning

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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist at Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hand Therapist (OT) — ranked against 166 active Hand Therapist (OT) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 35 employers

14
<$110k
9
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist II EX

UCSF · San Francisco, California

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#2

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#3

Head Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Rehabilitation & Acute Care) | NYP-CUIMC | Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Day Shift

$70.76-$81.01/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Hand Therapist (OT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 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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About Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado

Medical Practices
Denver, CO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Continuing Education Support
Mentorship
Professional Development
PTO