Occupational Therapist
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Colorado
2 open- $36.00–$45.00/hr
Commerce City, CO (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 1y+ ago
- $38–$45/hr
Commerce City, CO (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1y+ ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $36–$45 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Colorado post a median of $50 an hour, the middle half $45.67–$54.39, across 67 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Colorado earn a median of $51.31 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Colorado: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Colorado is not issuing OT Compact privileges yet, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Colorado license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Colorado license, apply to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations (Office of Occupational Therapy Licensure) for a license by endorsement: what Colorado asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Colorado requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations (Office of Occupational Therapy Licensure).
- An applicant with a current OT license in another jurisdiction applies for licensure by endorsement with the standard application materials and fee, plus proof of at least 400 hours of OT practice in a 12-month period within the past two years, a current license held for at least one year with a substantially similar scope, or 24 hours of continuing education in the past two years (3 CCR 715-1, Rule 1.5).
- Staying active: Licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years; renewal requires a Reflective Self-Assessment, a Learning Plan and 24 professional development activities each renewal period (3 CCR 715-1, Rule 1.11).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Colorado · Every state's rule
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About the job
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – PRN – RIDGEVIEW POST ACUTE – COMMERCE CITY, CO
Strong infection control to keep staff/residents safe
In house therapy team – job stability, growing company
Option for a set schedule when covering vacations
Get a call or text as early as possible in last minute coverage request scenarios
Participate in CEU classes offered to entire therapy team
Ridgeview Post Acute in Commerce City, CO, is a skilled nursing facility with long term care and post-acute rehab services provided. Ridgeview is great for clinicians looking for experience and who want a variety in their caseload. We have a growing Abilities Care dementia program, two therapy areas within a larger gym, Memory Care Unit, and a younger population with a true variety of diagnoses, including psych.
Browse our website at www.FlagshipTherapy.com and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term care.
Every facility has an in-house therapy team – no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goals
Each facility is independently operated with local leadership and no corporate red tape
Decisions made at the facility for the facility staff and community needs
Core Values (CAPLICO): Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership. These values are the core of who we are as an organization and shared among all affiliated facilities
Duties
Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Qualifications
Licensed Occupational Therapist
This position is open to OTs at all experience levels.
Pay rates are competitive and based on various factors. Rates noted as “estimated” are established by job posting websites and may not reflect actual pay rates.
Pay Rate: $36.00-$45.00 hourly
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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About Ridgeview Post Acute
Ridgeview Post Acute is a 112 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Ridgeview Post Acute)-bed nursing home in Commerce City, CO, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Ridgeview Post Acute
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