Pays $50.00/Hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$140k (9 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem occupational therapist at inpatient rehab hospital. $50/hr. Johnstown, CO near Rocky Mountains.
Join Ernest Health as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, $50/Hr in Johnstown, Colorado, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50/hr.
- Robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Ernest Health as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, $50/Hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients to improve motor functions and reasoning abilities while teaching them to perform daily living tasks. They also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and integrate the hospital's mission into daily practice.
Requirements
Candidates must have current licensure as an Occupational Therapist and a Basic Life Support/CPR card. One year of experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 24% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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