Occupational Therapist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)
Listed compensation
$77k-$91k
The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Job Location: Developmental Pathways Aurora Office - Aurora, CO 80012
- Position Type: FT - 40 hrs/week
- Education Level: Bachelors
- Salary Range: $76,839.00 - $91,246.00 Salary/year
- Job Shift: Day Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
Join our community-based early intervention team and partner with families to help infants and toddlers build communication skills, achieve developmental milestones, and thrive in their everyday environments.
Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an OT in our Early Intervention (EI) Department to provide early intervention services in children’s natural environments, community settings, and through telehealth.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality, family-focused occupational therapy interventions for children ages 0 to 36 months with physical, neurological, genetic, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional needs.
Why Join Us
Schedule
Options: This position offers a 40-hour work week with one of the following schedules: Monday to Thursday (10-hour days) Tuesday to Friday (10-hour days) Monday to Friday (8-hour days) Build meaningful relationships with children and families through a community-based model focused on developmental support and family-centered care Serve families throughout a local service area, with regular visits in: Aurora Douglas County: Parker, Castle Rock, and Castle Pines Manage a balanced caseload averaging 5 to 7 client visits per day, allowing time for quality care and collaboration Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families through early intervention services What You’ll Do Join a collaborative early intervention team and provide occupational therapy services to children ages 0 to 36 months, using a coaching approach that empowers caregivers to foster growth during everyday routines and activities Be a part of a dynamic, collaborative early intervention team, partnering with families, service coordinators, and fellow therapists to develop and implement IFSPs while using a coaching model that promotes shared learning, professional growth, and positive outcomes for children Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, including assessment reports, billing, Medicaid requirements, and coordination with community partners
Qualifications
What You Bring Required Experience Two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT) Active DORA licensure in Colorado Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures Education Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate from an accredited therapy program Additional
Requirements
Must reside in Colorado Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twisting of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (or approved alternative) Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Nice to Have Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance billing Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Compensation & Benefits $76,839 - $91,246 annually + an additional $1,500 sign-on bonus 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) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement program Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance Employee assistance program Credit union membership Employer-paid training About Developmental Pathways Since 1964, DP has supported more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families across Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties.
We connect people to vital resources and advocate for meaningful, fulfilling lives. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where you can grow and make an impact. You Belong: dpcolo.org Additional
Responsibilities
May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Evaluation Eligibility and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services Adhere to Medicaid regulations when this is a funding source (i. e., EVV) Help families determine priorities for service Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures Submit billing and supporting documentation timely Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service, and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedule and facilitate meetings as needed Maintain EI Provider and billing portal Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in the provision of services. Assist in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo.org
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
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 ~$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).
Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.1 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,999 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $77k–$91k | Occupational Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$106k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado | 220 active | 9,043 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $2k sign-on · loan repayment | Colorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,199 in the last 30 days | 1,617 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 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 8,999 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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