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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Occupational Therapist PT (85576)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

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$39.46-$41.12/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main - Colorado Springs, CO 80919Salary Range: $39.46 - $41.12 HourlyOccupational Therapist (Part‑Time) – Early Intervention Join One of Colorado’s Best Workplaces — and a Team That Truly Works Together At The Resource Exchange (TRE), we don’t just provide early intervention services, we elevate them.

Our strong transdisciplinary team model, deep commitment to professional development, and genuine flexibility in scheduling make this an exceptional opportunity for an Occupational Therapist seeking meaningful, family‑centered work with a supportive team.

If you’re looking for a place where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your schedule can flex around your life, TRE is the place to be.

Why Occupational Therapists Choose TRE Transdisciplinary Collaboration — Work alongside highly skilled PTs, SLPs, Early Childhood Specialists, Social Workers, and Service Coordinators. Our team‑based approach means you’re never working alone.

Professional Development Built In — Access mentoring, CEU support, leadership pathways, and opportunities to teach, consult, and grow your specialty areas. True Flexibility — Choose the number of hours you want to work. Build a schedule that fits your life, your family, and your professional goals.

Impactful Work — Support infants and toddlers in natural environments, empowering families and shaping developmental outcomes during the most critical years. Award‑Winning Culture — TRE has been recognized as one of Colorado’s Best Workplaces for five consecutive years.

What Our Team Says “The standard of work and the culture of providing excellent service is something I’m proud to be a part of.” — TRE Staff Member, November 2024 Position DetailsTitle: Occupational Therapist (Part‑Time) Department: Child & Family Services – Early Intervention Starting Range: $39.46–$41.12 hourly Schedule: Flexible part‑time hours — you choose your workload at 20 hours per week Reports To: Early Intervention Team Lead FLSA: Non‑Exempt What You’ll Do As a TRE Early Intervention OT, you will: Provide evidence‑based, family‑centered occupational therapy services in natural environments.

Serve as a primary provider using a transdisciplinary model with strong team consultation. Assess complex feeding, swallowing, oral motor, and sensory-motor skills related to infant and early childhood feeding development.

Provide evidence-based feeding interventions and caregiver coaching for infants and toddlers experiencing feeding, swallowing, oral motor, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and transition-to-food challenges. Conduct developmental and adaptive equipment assessments.

Empower parents and caregivers to support learning within daily routines. Participate in IFSP development, reviews, and transitions. Collaborate with families, caregivers, and community partners. Maintain documentation and support targeted case management activities. Engage in professional development, mentoring, and team learning opportunities.

Qualifications Minimum

BA in Occupational Therapy Colorado OT licensure One year of experience working with infants/toddlers with disabilities or delays Knowledge of Part C of IDEA, natural environments, and early childhood best practices Ability to work independently and communicate effectively Preferred: MA in Occupational Therapy Three years of experience in a transdisciplinary early childhood model Experience with adaptive equipment, sensory processing, feeding, or specialized motor interventions Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs Benefits & Perks Even part‑time employees enjoy TRE’s exceptional culture and perks: Flexible scheduling Half‑day Fridays Lifestyle Spending Account Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility Paid volunteer time Birthday PTO Leadership and advancement opportunities A supportive, collaborative team that invests in your success Work Environment Provide services in homes, community settings, and virtual environments.

A personal vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active military family), and required insurance levels are needed. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about early childhood, love working collaboratively, and want flexibility without sacrificing professional growth, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join one of Colorado’s Best Workplaces.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, family-centered occupational therapy services for infants and toddlers within a transdisciplinary team model. Conduct assessments for feeding, swallowing, and sensory-motor skills while empowering caregivers to support developmental outcomes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and active Colorado licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with infants or toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Feeding therapySwallowing assessmentAdaptive equipment assessmentPediatric therapyOral motor therapyDevelopmental assessmentFamily-centered care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Department of Defense holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 47 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10% this job
PSLF eligible
10% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
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 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Department of Defense

Individual and Family Services
Colorado Springs, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Half-Day Fridays
Lifestyle Spending Account
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Paid Volunteer Time
Birthday PTO
Leadership and Advancement Opportunities
Professional Development