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Developmental Pathways
Aurora, Colorado

Occupational Therapist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Occupational Therapist 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77k-$91k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 32m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Developmental Pathways as a Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention, Sign-On Bonus in Aurora, CO, USA.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $76,839 - $91,246
  • Signing bonus: $1,500.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holiday pay
  • Monthly remote work stipend

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Developmental Pathways in Aurora, CO, USA.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, family-focused occupational therapy interventions for children ages 0 to 36 months in natural environments and via telehealth. Collaborate with families and service coordinators to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) while maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program and two years of relevant experience. Must hold active DORA licensure in Colorado and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyFamily-centered careCoaching modelIFSP developmentAssessment reportingMedicaid billingCase managementCare coordinationDevelopmental support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus) at Developmental Pathways a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,693 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 12 employers

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$105k-120k
1
$127k
3
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3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
19% this job
PSLF eligible
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

8.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Occupational Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Developmental Pathways

Non-profit Organizations
Aurora, CO
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Flexible work schedule
Monthly remote work stipend
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
Mileage reimbursement