Occupational Therapist (Hybrid)

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) who thrives in community-based work and loves helping children reach their full potential?

Developmental Pathways (DP) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) in our Early Intervention Department, who will provide therapy services in children’s natural environments or via telehealth. The OT will provide skilled occupational therapy services/interventions to children ages 0-36 months with physical, neurological, genetic, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional deficits. This role will be responsible for adhering to the EI guidelines, documentation, and funding requirements. This role will also collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children on their caseload.

This is a community-based role, averaging 4–5 visits per day, 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, with a strong focus on relationship-building and developmental support. The position primarily serves Douglas County—one day each in Parker, Castle Pines, and Castle Rock, with occasional visits to Aurora.  You’ll need to hold (or be willing to obtain) Colorado OT licensure.

Additional Responsibilities

• Use the Primary Service Provider Model to team with other therapeutic disciplines, service coordinators, and caregivers to develop and implement functional goals and strategies to enhance the child’s development
• Develop and implement IFSPs to meet individualized family or child outcomes
• May be asked to support categorical assessments and initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development for children who are categorically eligible for Early Intervention services
• Adhere to Medicaid regulations when this is a funding source (i.e. EVV)
• Help families determine priorities for service
• Perform standardized or play-based assessments and complete all required documentation of child’s progress toward IFSP goals
• Perform consultative visits either alone or in consultation with other team members as appropriate
• Develop and maintain working case files per department policies and procedures
• Submit billing and supporting documentation timely
• Assure paperwork submitted by other service providers, individuals in service and community partners is completed, distributed, and filed as required
• Partner with service coordinators, Child Find teams, and other community partners who serve young children to deliver early intervention services
• Attend and participate in IFSP and care coordination meetings; schedules and facilitates meetings as needed
• Maintain EI Provider portal profile
• Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/DIDD rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services. Assists in assuring full compliance with agency policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulatory guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program
• Two years of experience in the relevant field
• Specialty certification (ASHA or NBCOT)
• Active DORA licensure in Colorado
• Demonstrated experience with specific programmatic concepts, practices, and procedures
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work as appropriate
• Valid Colorado motor vehicle license and proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Ability to meet our driving requirements - no suspensions/ no more than two tickets in the past three years
• Must be able to meet physical demands to include bending or twisting of the body, lifting, standing time, and sitting time to include floor play/therapy, etc.

Upon request, qualifying need, and approval, driving requirements may be waived in lieu of reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Medicaid and private insurance billing
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for Early Intervention
• Prefer additional experience in an area directly related to job assignment
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for the Division of Developmental and Intellectual

Starting Salary and Benefits
$72,429 - $83,809.96 annually

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Flexible work schedule
• Monthly remote work stipend
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan
• Discounts on auto and homeowners’ insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Credit union membership
• Employer-paid training
• Employer-paid license renewal

About Us

Started in 1964, Developmental Pathways (DP) is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15,000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorado’s Community Centered Boards (CCB), connecting people to federal, state, county, and private funding. We are also Colorado’s largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources, serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise, support, and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.

At DP, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want to give you the ability to grow and do what you love. We are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that values integrity, innovation, partnership, and stewardship, you’ve come to the right place!