Occupational Therapist - Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinic

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Broomfield, CO 80020

Job Type: Part-time, hourly, beginning with an approximately 15-hour weekly caseload, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position

Anticipated Start: Early December

Compensation: $45–$55 per billable hour, with a separate rate for non-billable work

Work Location: In person; eligible telehealth sessions may be completed from home

About Gather & Grow

Gather & Grow Therapy Services is a collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming practice serving autistic and otherwise neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. Our occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health therapists work together to provide individualized, strengths-based care that respects each client’s autonomy, identity, and goals.

We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist who wants to take an active role in helping our practice grow. Someone who brings ideas, follows through, and sees opportunities to improve services and strengthen connections with clients, families, and community partners.

As a small practice, each person’s contributions matter. We value clinicians who take initiative, communicate directly and respectfully, and contribute to a welcoming, collaborative team. We provide clinical autonomy, mentorship, and opportunities to help shape our services, and we’re looking for someone ready to take ownership of those opportunities.

We welcome applicants of all neurotypes, identities, and backgrounds.

Who Will Thrive Here

This position may be a strong fit if you:

• Want to build something. You’re interested in growing a sustainable caseload and contributing to the development of a small practice.
• Take initiative and follow through. You identify what needs attention, offer practical solutions, and ask for support when you need it.
• Bring a constructive approach. You can acknowledge challenges, receive feedback, and help move the team toward solutions.
• Care about team culture. You build respectful relationships, share knowledge, and contribute to an environment where people can work well together.
• Balance creativity with accountability. You enjoy developing meaningful interventions while staying organized and meeting documentation and administrative expectations.
• See growth as a shared responsibility. You’re willing to contribute to programs, resources, and outreach that help people understand and access our services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-assumed care and building authentic relationships with clients and families.

You’ll provide evaluations and treatment across the lifespan while collaborating with our interdisciplinary team. Alongside direct care, you’ll help strengthen our services, support continuity of care, and contribute to the practice’s continued growth.

The position begins with an approximately 15-hour weekly caseload and is intended to build toward approximately 25 billable hours per week. Growth will depend on client demand, availability, and progress toward agreed-upon caseload goals, with support from leadership and administrative staff.

Essential ResponsibilitiesClinical Care

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide affirming, strengths-based interventions that support clients’ participation in meaningful daily activities.
• Collaborate with clients and families to establish goals and monitor progress.
• Facilitate individual and group services as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with teammates, schools, medical providers, and community partners.

Caseload and Practice Growth

• Partner with leadership and scheduling staff to build and maintain a consistent caseload.
• Communicate availability, openings, and changes promptly to support access to care.
• Identify opportunities to develop groups, specialty services, educational resources, or other programs that respond to client needs.
• Participate in outreach and community education activities as appropriate to the role.
• Offer ideas for improving workflows and client experience, and help put agreed-upon changes into practice.

Documentation and Accountability

• Complete accurate evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, reports, and other required documentation within established deadlines.
• Submit charges promptly and assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Manage clinical and non-billable responsibilities within established productivity and time expectations.
• Follow company policies, HIPAA requirements, payer requirements, and professional standards.
• Communicate early when barriers arise and work with leadership to resolve them.

Communication and Team Contribution

• Communicate proactively and professionally with clients, families, coworkers, and leadership.
• Participate in team meetings, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Give and receive feedback respectfully and follow through on agreed-upon actions.
• Work with the front desk on scheduling needs and communicate relevant clinical considerations.
• Share knowledge and contribute to a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Occupational Therapy license through DORA.
• NBCOT certification.
• Commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in helping a growing practice develop its services and community relationships.
• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals preferred, but not required.

What We Offer

We support clinicians in doing meaningful work and developing their professional interests through:

• Clinical autonomy with accessible leadership and mentorship.
• Weekly mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Opportunities to develop programs, resources, and specialty areas.
• Flexible scheduling coordinated with client needs and caseload goals.
• Administrative support for scheduling and caseload development.
• The option to complete eligible telehealth sessions from home.
• Continuing education support and professional development assistance.
• Opportunities for advancement as the practice grows.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• A relaxed atmosphere and casual dress code.
• A generous holiday schedule.

Compensation

Our hybrid hourly pay structure includes:

• Billable work: $45–$55 per hour for direct client care.
• Non-billable work: A separate hourly rate for documentation, meetings, collaboration, and administrative responsibilities.

Earning potential increases as the caseload grows. We’ll discuss compensation, availability, and expectations for caseload development during the interview process.

Apply

If you’re excited to provide affirming care, take initiative, and help a small practice grow, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us about your clinical interests, what you would bring to our team, and how you’d like to contribute to Gather & Grow.

Ability to commute

Broomfield, CO 80020 required.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Broomfield, CO 80020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Broomfield, CO 80020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person