Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$36-$40/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Adara Living is seeking an innovative and clinically driven Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our rehab team.
At Adara Living, you will not only make a difference in patients' lives but will also enjoy a supportive work environment that values your personal well-being. Experience a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, allowing you to achieve the perfect home life balance. Be a part of a team that truly cares – for both our patients and our staff. Apply today and transform lives with us!
Qualifications
- Must be a Colorado licensed OTA
- 1-year clinical experience preferred
- Skilled Nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities
Include the Following
- Reviews supervising therapists plan of cares and appropriately delivers treatment interventions in line with plan of care goals.
- Complete timely, accurate and supportive documentation in accordance with company policy and federal and state guidelines/regulations.
- Administer treatment modalities as clinically indicated to treat patient specific needs.
- Communicate effectively with supervising therapist about any acute changes in patient status to allow for assessments to be completed and plan of care adjusted as needed.
- Effectively communicate patient progress and lack of progress to supervising therapist so treatment can be adjusted to better meet patient’s needs.
- Assist with management of OT caseload along with DOR and supervising therapist
- Be familiar with Colorado State Practice Act and Laws in regard to visit count, progress note guidelines and regulatory guidelines to ensure ethical practice.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Compensation: $36-$40.00 per hour
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$83k | Occupational Therapy median $80k (middle half $75k–$85k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$77k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado | 219 active | 9,020 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment265 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,032 in the last 30 days | 1,687 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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