Occupational Therapist
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 rehabilitation aides. 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
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 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) 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 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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