Occupational Therapist

ESS Clinical is seeking dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapists (OTs) to provide school-based services across the Metro Denver area for the 2026--2027 school year. We partner with school districts including Denver Public Schools, Jeffco Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, and more. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Pay: $69/hr W2 | $79/hr 1099 No non-competes in our contracts Responsibilities - Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify students' individual needs. - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with student IEP goals. - Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services in school-based settings. - Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to support student success. - Participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings and maintain accurate, timely documentation. - Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and classroom modifications as appropriate. Required Certifications & Licensure - Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. - Completion of an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)-accredited occupational therapy program. - Completion of required occupational therapy practicum or internship. - Active Colorado Occupational Therapist license (DORA), or a qualifying OT license from another state that allows practice in Colorado through the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. - Successful completion of the NBCOT examination. - Successful completion of required district background and fingerprint screening. Benefits - Competitive W2 compensation with benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 401(k) with a 3% discretionary company match - Professional development and CE support - Licensure and credential support - PTO - Weekly direct deposit - Dedicated recruiter and clinical support - Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities - No non-compete clauses - Support from a therapist-led team ESS Clinical is run by therapists for therapists! Join a collaborative team that provides the professional freedom to grow your practice while enjoying the structure and stability of a school-based schedule. Apply today to join ESS Clinical for the 2026--2027 school year! Privacy Information When you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as: - Contact details (name, email, phone, address) - Application materials (resume, work history, education, references) - Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law) We use this information to: - Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications - Conduct interviews and background checks - Manage our recruitment and hiring processes - Comply with applicable legal obligations We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities. You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information. For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below. Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy Policy{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Click here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy Policy{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}