HOPEWEST·Grand Junction, Colorado
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements individualized treatment plans to help older adults maintain independence and quality of life. This includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve participants' strength, mobility, and daily living skills.
Occupational therapist (Ot)
$10,000 sign-On bonus | new grads welcome!
Are you passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life? At HopeWest PACE, you'll build meaningful relationships with participants while working alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional, whole-person care.
Whether you're an experienced Occupational Therapist or a new graduate ready to begin your career, we'd love to meet you.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs to help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. This role supports participants in achieving optimal independence, safety, and quality of life through therapeutic interventions aligned with interdisciplinary care plans. The OT provides a combination of home-based safety assessments, skilled therapeutic interventions in the day center, and coordination of durable medical equipment (DME) and other supportive services to promote participant independence and quality of life.
Why join hopewest pace?
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that empower participants to safely remain in their homes and communities. You'll help improve strength, mobility, daily living skills, and confidence while collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact on someone's independence and well-being.
What is pace?
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a nationally recognized Medicare and Medicaid program that provides comprehensive medical and supportive services for older adults who wish to continue living safely at home.
As the population of older adults continues to grow in the Grand Junction area, the need for compassionate healthcare professionals has never been greater. Joining HopeWest means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that is transforming the way seniors receive care.
We believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our participants.
Why hopewest?
At HopeWest, our mission is more than healthcare—it's about helping people live with dignity, purpose, and compassion. Our team members are the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired.
If you're looking for a career where your expertise truly changes lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
HopeWest proudly honors those who have served and encourages veterans to apply.
Position open until filled. Apply today and help shape the future of senior care in Western Colorado.
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, have current NBCOT registration, and possess a Colorado Occupational Therapist license. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of experience working with geriatric populations.
Market context
Occupational therapist openings in Colorado often reflect steady demand in settings serving older adults, where employers look for clinicians who can support functional independence and safe daily living. These roles are competitive because they require an accredited OT degree, NBCOT registration, a valid Colorado license, and at least one year of elderly-care experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of geriatric treatment plans before applying.
