Occupational Therapist

TheraPeds • Littleton, CO

9d • $55 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time, on-site school-based role in Littleton, Colorado, serving students in grades K–12. The position runs from October 2026 through May 2027. The Occupational Therapist provides direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, and case management, including student assessments, IEP development, progress evaluation, and collaboration with therapists, educators, parents, and other interdisciplinary team members. The role is 37.5 hours per week, with guaranteed hours that include documentation, administrative, and planning time. The position offers dual support from the district and TheraPeds and manageable caseloads. Compensation is $55–$70+ per hour ($2,000–$2,600+ per week). Employment may be as a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor.

Requirements

• BS, master's, OTD, or PhD degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• State license as an Occupational Therapist.
• NBCOT license.
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising a high level of tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• Ability to perform physical movements as needed, including lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in varied physical locations and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students.
• Conduct student assessments and evaluations.
• Develop IEP plans and evaluate student progress.
• Provide consultation and case management.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, parents, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete documentation and administrative and planning work within guaranteed hours.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits and 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• For 1099 contractors, resources for health-benefit enrollment and hourly rates that include a stipend for health benefits and taxes.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Bi-monthly salary deposits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time