Occupational Therapist (OT)
Listed compensation
$41.58-$46/hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT)
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS | NEW GRADS WELCOME!
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life? At HopeWest PACE, you'll build meaningful relationships with participants while working alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional, whole-person care.
Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Hopewest PACE?
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that empower participants to safely remain in their homes and communities. You'll help improve strength, mobility, daily living skills, and confidence while collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact on someone's independence and well-being.
What Is PACE?
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a nationally recognized Medicare and Medicaid program that provides comprehensive medical and supportive services for older adults who wish to continue living safely at home.
As the population of older adults continues to grow in the Grand Junction area, the need for compassionate healthcare professionals has never been greater. Joining HopeWest means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that is transforming the way seniors receive care.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current NBCOT registration
- Current Colorado Occupational Therapist license (or ability to obtain before employment)
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of Occupational Therapy experience
- Experience working with older adults or geriatric populations
We're Looking for Someone Who Has
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and adaptive equipment
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach to care
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR)
- The ability to communicate professionally and compassionately in a variety of settings, including emotionally sensitive situations
What We Offer
We believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our participants.
Compensation & Financial Benefits
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive pay: $41.58-$46.00/hour, based on experience
- Up to 3% employer match on your 403(b) retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Additional pay for bilingual fluency
- Tuition reimbursement program
Health & Wellness
- Medical (UMR), Dental (Delta Dental), and Vision (VSP) coverage beginning the month after your start date
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Begin accruing PTO and medical leave immediately
Additional Perks
- 15% employee discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms
- Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and professional growth
- Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
Why Hopewest?
At HopeWest, our mission is more than healthcare—it's about helping people live with dignity, purpose, and compassion. Our team members are the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired.
If you're looking for a career where your expertise truly changes lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
HopeWest proudly honors those who have served and encourages veterans to apply.
Position open until filled. Apply today and help shape the future of senior care in Western Colorado.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements individualized treatment plans to help older adults maintain independence and quality of life. This includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve participants' strength, mobility, and daily living skills.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, have current NBCOT registration, and possess a Colorado Occupational Therapist license. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of experience working with geriatric populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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 ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) at HOPEWEST a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,521 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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