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Lakewood, Colorado

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$54/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is hiring an Occupational Therapist!

Shift: PRN

Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation specializes in 24-hour skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Our facility boasts state-of-the-art private recovery suites, with personal on-suite showers and bathrooms. Lakewood Post Acute is a beautiful facility, but we're not just awesome on the outside- we make sure our staff feels valued on the inside.

What to Expect

Provide occupational therapy services

Why Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation?

  • Competitive pay
  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • 401k with match (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
  • Sick Leave
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
  • Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
  • Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates

Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in CO

Rate $50-$54/hour

Ready to Make a Difference?

After applying, click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Roxane, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-675-6543: calendly.com

Join us at Lakewood Post Acute & Rehabilitation and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to residents within a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality care and support for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Colorado. The role requires a commitment to providing impactful care in a professional clinical environment.

Key Skills

Patient Care

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 ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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, 55% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$112kOccupational Therapy median $100k (middle half $94k–$112k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Colorado219 active9,059 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 55% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment265 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,225 in the last 30 days1,639 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
7
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
9
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
62%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per DiemPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Port Washington, New York

$70-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist - $80 to 90 per hour - Part Time

$80-$90/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Home Health Schedule

$65-$75/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Healthcare Benefits (Full-time only)
Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k with match (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

Living in Lakewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$551k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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