Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (clinic based)

Elevate Pediatric Therapy is looking for a passionate, fun, and flexible OT or OTA to join our growing team. This clinician will be based in our clinic, providing play-based, functional therapy services in a supportive and collaborative environment. This is a part-time or full-time 1099 contract position with the opportunity to grow into a W-2 part-time or full-time role.

At Elevate Pediatric Therapy, we focus on real-life impact—using play, movement, and meaningful activities to help kids build skills that truly matter in their daily lives.

What the role looks like:

• Provide clinic-based pediatric OT services in a fun, engaging, and sensory-rich environment.
• Work with children and families to support skills in self-care, sensory processing, motor development, emotional regulation, and functional independence.
• Create individualized, play-based treatment sessions that keep kids motivated and progressing.
• Collaborate with families and other providers to support carryover of skills beyond the clinic

Position Details:

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor with future W-2 employment

Pay: $40–$60 per hour

Schedule: Flexible – part-time or full-time options

Setting: Clinic-based pediatric therapy

Growth Opportunity: As our clinic grows, there will be opportunities for W-2 employment, expanded hours, and leadership roles

Responsibilities:

OT:

• Conduct pediatric OT evaluations and treatment sessions in the clinic setting
• Develop individualized treatment plans and goals
• Collaborate with caregivers and other professionals
• Complete documentation (daily notes, progress updates, plans of care) in a timely manner

COTA:

• Implement skilled OT treatment under an OT plan of care
• Collaborate with supervising OT and caregivers
• Complete documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Active Colorado OT or COTA license
• Pediatric experience preferred (new grads with strong pediatric fieldwork encouraged)
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating within a team
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)
• Passion for family-centered, strengths-based pediatric care

Why Join Us?

• Be part of building something from the ground up with a new clinic opening
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay with room to grow
• OT-owned, supportive, and collaborative culture (no micromanagement)
• Work in a consistent, well-equipped space designed for pediatric therapy
• Opportunities for growth as the clinic expands, including future leadership roles