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Hopewest
Grand Junction, Colorado

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$41.58-$46/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

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

Compassionate communication

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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 18 employers

10
<$110k
6
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
1
$160k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist II EX

UCSF · San Francisco, California

$64.05-$86.19/hr
#2

Virtual Occupational TherapistContract

Lets Therapy · Media, Pennsylvania

$82.50 per hour
#3

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

$130k-$160k
#4

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Grand Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Grand Junction, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hopewest

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Junction, CO
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to 3% employer match on 403(b) retirement plan
Mileage reimbursement
Additional pay for bilingual fluency
Tuition reimbursement program
Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
Employer-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)