Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Elevate Pediatric Therapy is looking for a passionate, fun, and flexible Occupational Therapist o join our growing team! This is a 1099 contract position with the opportunity to grow into W2 part-time or full-time. At Elevate Pediatric Therapy, we focus on real life impact—providing home, community, and clinic based sessions with an emphasis on leisure and play to help kids thrive in ways that matter most.

What the role looks like:

• Provide home and community-based or clinic based pediatric OT services in Parker, Centennial, Castle Rock, Littleton, and Highlands Ranch. Clinic located in Englewood/Centennial. 
• This role has the opportunity provide clinic only services
• Work with children and families to support skills in self-care, sensory processing, motor development, functional independence, community engagement, and leisure exploration.
• Create fun, meaningful, and individualized treatment sessions in natural environments

Position Details:

• Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor with future W-2 employment
• Pay: $45-$65 per hour 
• Schedule: Flexible – part-time or full-time options
• Service Areas: South Aurora, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, Littleton, Highlands Ranch or at our clinic in Englewood 
• Setting: Applicant dependent, We can tailor the setting to your preferred service location: Home- and community-based sessions and/or clinic based (homes, parks, rec centers, grocery stores, libraries, schools/daycares)

Growth Opportunity: As our practice continues to expand, there will be W-2 employment opportunities for clinicians seeking benefits and long-term stability.

Responsibilities

OT:

• Conduct pediatric OT evaluations and provide individualized treatment sessions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, measurable goals, and appropriate interventions.
• Complete daily treatment notes, progress reports, evaluations, and plan of care updates in a timely manner.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment approaches and goals as needed.
• Collaborate with caregivers, teachers, therapists, physicians, and other professionals involved in the client's care.
• Provide caregiver education, home exercise programs, and strategies to support carryover outside of therapy.
• Address functional skills related to ADLs, IADLs, fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor planning, and other areas of occupational performance.
• Select, develop, and adapt therapeutic activities based on each client's developmental level, interests, and functional goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming treatment environment.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding treatment sessions, client progress, and recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination as needed.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem-solving when addressing challenging behaviors, sensory needs, and complex client presentations.
• Stay current with evidence-based pediatric OT practices through continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain compliance with documentation standards, HIPAA requirements, professional ethics, and state licensure regulations.
• Assist with equipment recommendations, adaptive equipment trials, and letters of medical necessity as appropriate.
• Manage assigned caseload, treatment schedules, and documentation responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative when working with children of varying ages, abilities, diagnoses, and behavioral needs

Qualifications

• Active Colorado OT license
• Pediatric experience preferred (new grads with strong pediatric fieldwork encouraged)
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation
• Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain)
• Passion for family-centered, strengths-based pediatric care

Why Join Us?

• True schedule flexibility – choose your days, hours, and caseload
• Competitive pay with room to grow as your caseload builds
• OT-owned, supportive practice culture (no micromanagement)
• Work in meaningful environments helping children develop real-life skills
• Opportunities for growth, including future clinic-based services and W-2 roles