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Longmont, Colorado

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Pay Range

$35-45/hour

Job Description

Up to $45+/hour | Longmont, CO | Part-Time Hours | ASAP- December 2026

Position Details

  • School-Based Caseload
  • Full Time - Starting ASAP through December 2026
  • LOA Coverage Assignment

About the Role

Hello, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants! Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time COTA for a school setting in Longmont, CO. In this role, you’ll provide occupational therapy services, support student goals, complete documentation, and collaborate with school teams to help students succeed. This is a great opportunity for both experienced school-based COTAs and those transitioning into schools.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay (Up to $45+/hour) + steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide school-based OT services and treatment
  • Support student IEP goals and participate in IEP meetings
  • Collaborate with teachers, SPED staff, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Support students’ fine motor, sensory, and functional skill development
  • Maintain timely documentation and progress notes
  • Adapt activities and materials to support student access and participation
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active (or eligible) Colorado COTA license
  • CDE Certification or ability to obtain
  • Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • School-based experience preferred, not required

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions!

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will provide school-based therapy services and support student IEP goals through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for maintaining timely documentation and adapting activities to facilitate student access and participation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active or eligible Colorado COTA license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. CDE certification or the ability to obtain it is required, while school-based experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

IEP documentationFine motor skill developmentSensory integrationStudent assessmentTreatment planning

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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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 Sep 2026).

Top OTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Choice Rehab · Boulder, Colorado

$65k-$98k
#3

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$63k-$84k
#4

COTA / Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

$35-$40/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Longmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$513k
Typical market rent
$1,923/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.2
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boulder, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

W-2 employment with liability insurance included
Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses