Occupational Therapist (Clinic-Based)

Healthy Child Care Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Rise School of Denver is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our transdisciplinary team. The OT will provide family-centered therapy across clinic, home, and classroom settings, collaborating with SLPs, therapists, and families.

Responsibilities include goal setting, progress documentation, and adherence to Rise’s inclusive philosophy, with opportunities to build a full-time caseload over time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and Colorado license.
• NBCOT board certification.
• 1 year of experience with 12 months–7 years in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered, relationship-based occupational therapy in clinic, home, and classroom settings.
• Develop goals and treatment plans with families and other providers.
• Maintain progress documentation and complete insurance documentation.
• Collaborate within Rise's transdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication with families and staff.

Skills

Coaching receptiveness

Inclusive practice

Patience

Creative play

Team collaboration

High energy

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Board Certification

Colorado state license

1 year pediatric school experience

Job description

Job Description

Position: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Julie Demes, MS, CCC-SLP - Director of Therapy Services

Overview

The Rise School of Denver / Rise Therapy Center is looking for an experienced, energetic, and collaborative occupational therapist to join our team.

The Rise School of Denver provides high quality, inclusive early childhood care, education, and therapy for all children, including children with developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school and clinic-based services using recommended practices for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Occupational therapists will join our transdisciplinary team of early childhood specialists that includes other occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and music therapists. The OT will work closely with our clinic team, and be directed and supervised by our Director of Therapy Services and SLP. Clinic services are offered in a multi-sensory gym space.

This is a flexible part‑time position with opportunity to build up to a full‑time caseload, providing individual and group services through our outpatient therapy center, in family homes and/or classroom settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide family‑centered, relationship‑based occupational therapy services in clinic, home and/or classroom settings.


• Develop goals and treatment plans in collaboration with families (and additional service providers when applicable)


• Maintain child progress documentation and complete all required insurance documentation


• Adhere to the Rise School philosophy that all children have the ability to learn when given appropriate encouragement and with evidence‑based support(s).


• Perform screenings and formal/ongoing evaluations/assessments with other team members and families


• Affirm the race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability, language, national origin, indigenous heritage, religion, and other identities of all young children and families by using practices that are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate


• Maintain professional, open and direct communication with all families, Rise team members, and outside providers


• Ensure that confidentiality of all children and families is maintained within, across, and outside the school and clinic.


• Maintain current required certifications and professional licenses, including but not limited to AOTA, Colorado state license, CPR, and First Aid.


• Participates in research studies or collaborations (e.g., hosting and supervising practicum students) with outside organizations as indicated.


• Maintains a professional appearance including appropriate dress and grooming.


• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation. Takes initiative. Stays open and enthusiastic to change.


• Participates in other duties as requested.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Knowledge

Knowledge of young children's fine and gross motor and sensory development and of occupational therapy equipment, materials, and procedures.
Knowledge of fine and gross motor and sensory delays and disabilities and of evidence‑based practices for promoting motor and sensory development.

Education and Experience

OT:

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)


• Board Certification from NBCOT


• Professional license in the state of Colorado


• 1 year of experience working with children ages 12 months - 7 years with developmental disabilities in a school setting as an occupational therapist.

Skills

Physical Skills

• Move around and remain upright for long periods of time


• Play with children at their level (e.g., on ground, at table, in/around sandbox)


• Pick up and carry children (weighing 20 to 50 pounds) when needed


• Crouching/leaning over to clean tables and toys and to change children's diapers


• Retrieve supplies


• During nap/rest time, move child (e.g., lift, push/pull nap mat), pat children's backs while they lie on floor on nap mat, and help them fall asleep


• Respond to unsafe situations very quickly


• If COVID requirements are reinstated, the ability to wear a face mask and, when necessary, other personal protective equipment for the entire day

Other Necessary Skills

• Open to receiving and responsive to coaching and feedback from Director of Therapy Services and other members of Rise's transdisciplinary team


• Passionate about young children and inclusion for young children with developmental delays and disabilities


• Patient


• Creative, playful, and fun


• Outgoing, high‑energy


• Enjoy collaborating with a team


• Thrives in high‑stress, fast‑paced environments


• May be exposed to all types of weather conditions safe for children to play in

Compensation

$45.00 - $65.00/hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Part‑time employees do not qualify for benefits outside of Colorado Senate Bill 20‑205 which requires all employers to offer paid sick leave in the amount of one hour for every 30 hours worked, to a maximum of 48 hours per year. Once team members reach full time status, Rise's benefit package includes, for example: Insured group health and dental plans, retirement, and a generous mix of vacation, sick and holiday paid days off.

The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.