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Developmental Pathways
Aurora, CO, USA

Occupational Therapist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77k-$91k

The week · per this posting · Monday – ThursdayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Developmental Pathways Aurora Office - Aurora, CO 80012
  • Position Type: FT - 40 hrs/week
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Salary Range: $76,839.00 - $91,246.00 Salary/year
  • Job Shift: Day Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact?

Join our community-based early intervention team and partner with families to help infants and toddlers build communication skills, achieve developmental milestones, and thrive in their everyday environments.

Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an OT in our Early Intervention (EI) Department to provide early intervention services in children’s natural environments, community settings, and through telehealth.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, family-focused occupational therapy interventions for children ages 0 to 36 months with physical, neurological, genetic, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional needs.

Why Join Us

Schedule

Options: This position offers a 40-hour work week with one of the following schedules: Monday to Thursday (10-hour days) Tuesday to Friday (10-hour days) Monday to Friday (8-hour days) Build meaningful relationships with children and families through a community-based model focused on developmental support and family-centered care Serve families throughout a local service area, with regular visits in: Aurora Douglas County: Parker, Castle Rock, and Castle Pines Manage a balanced caseload averaging 5 to 7 client visits per day, allowing time for quality care and collaboration Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families through early intervention services What You’ll Do Join a collaborative early intervention team and provide occupational therapy services to children ages 0 to 36 months, using a coaching approach that empowers caregivers to foster growth during everyday routines and activities Be a part of a dynamic, collaborative early intervention team, partnering with families, service coordinators, and fellow therapists to develop and implement IFSPs while using a coaching model that promotes shared learning, professional growth, and positive outcomes for children Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, including assessment reports, billing, Medicaid requirements, and coordination with community partners

Qualifications

What You Bring Required Experience Two (2) years’ experience in the relevant field Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT) Active DORA licensure in Colorado Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures Education Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate from an accredited therapy program Additional

Requirements

Must reside in Colorado Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twisting of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (or approved alternative) Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Nice to Have Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance billing Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Compensation & Benefits $76,839 - $91,246 annually + an additional $1,500 sign-on bonus Health/dental/vision coverage Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Generous paid time off and holiday pay Flexible work schedule Monthly remote work stipend 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Mileage reimbursement Tuition reimbursement program Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance Employee assistance program Credit union membership Employer-paid training About Developmental Pathways Since 1964, DP has supported more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families across Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties.

We connect people to vital resources and advocate for meaningful, fulfilling lives. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace where you can grow and make an impact. You Belong: dpcolo.org Additional

Responsibilities

May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Evaluation Eligibility and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services Adhere to Medicaid regulations when this is a funding source (i. e., EVV) Help families determine priorities for service Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures Submit billing and supporting documentation timely Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service, and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedule and facilitate meetings as needed Maintain EI Provider and billing portal Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in the provision of services. Assist in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines If you need an accommodation with this application process, please contact Support-HR@dpcolo.org

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, family-focused occupational therapy interventions for children ages 0 to 36 months in natural environments and via telehealth. Collaborate with families and service coordinators to develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) while maintaining accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program and active DORA licensure in Colorado. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience and hold a specialty certification such as ASHA or NBCOT.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyAssessment reportingMedicaid billingCase management

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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.4 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 8,999 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$77k–$91kOccupational Therapy median $98k (middle half $82k–$110k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado220 active9,043 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k sign-on · loan repaymentColorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment266 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,199 in the last 30 days1,617 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,999 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist ($1,500 Sign-On Bonus) at Developmental Pathways a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,999 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
9
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Loan repayment
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$130k-$160k
#2

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MGA Homecare · Pueblo, Colorado

up to $120,000
#3

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

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#4

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+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.4
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,999 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Developmental Pathways

Non-profit Organizations
Aurora, CO
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Flexible work schedule
Monthly remote work stipend
401(k) investment plan with up to 4% employer match
Mileage reimbursement

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.