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Thera Peds
Littleton, Colorado

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy (OT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as an Occupational Therapist (OT) serving a school located in Littleton, CO.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full-time 37.5 hours/week
  • October 2026- May 2027 School Year
  • Grades K – 12
  • Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
  • Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time
  • On-site, in-person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $55 – $70+/hour ($2000-2600/week+)

Qualifications

  • BS, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university
  • State License as Occupational Therapist
  • NBCOT License
  • Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required

Experience Working with Children

  • Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology

Fingerprint Background Clearance

Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Littleton, Colorado. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school occupational therapist jobs near me, Colorado school OT positions, or full-time pediatric OT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentPediatric therapyAssessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationSensory-motor dysfunction analysis

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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$146kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $89k–$114k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado233 active9,441 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 51% no call · 59% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment282 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 17 employers
10
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$140k
1
$207k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Ace Home Health Care & Hospice · San Jose, California

$154k-$207k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,322 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Thera Peds

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision (W2)
401K (W2)
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k
Typical market rent
$2,040/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.