Occupational Therapist-PRN
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Skylake Post Acute is hiring PRN Occupational Therapist!
Shift: PRN-weekend coverage
Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? At Skylake Post Acute in Thornton, Colorado, we are searching for passionate and dedicated professionals to become part of our family. As one of the largest skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in Colorado, we pride ourselves on being the top choice for rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care.
What to Expect
Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy services to our residents.
Why Skylake Post Acute?
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- 401k with match (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
- Sick Leave
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
- Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
- Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful Candidate
- Current, unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in CO
- Experience in in post-acute or a skilled nursing facility a plus!
Rate Range $50-$55/hour
Ready to Make a Difference?
After applying, click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Andrea, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-967-7787, calendly.com
Join us at Skylake Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Occupational Therapy services to residents as part of an inter-disciplinary team. Ensure the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.
Requirements
Must hold a current, unencumbered Occupational Therapist license in Colorado. Experience in a post-acute or skilled nursing facility is considered a plus.
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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$114k | Occupational Therapy median $177k (middle half $133k–$177k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado | 238 active | 9,070 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 42% no call · 74% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment284 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,267 in the last 30 days | 1,694 the 30 days before (+93%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs
43 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
19 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
26 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time
$80-$90/hrOccupational Therapist, OT
$70-$80/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Thornton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $467k
- Typical market rent
- $1,894/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.