Job Title:Occupational Therapist OT
Pay Range:$55-70/hour
Job Description:Ampersand Therapy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year in the
Tacoma, Washington area. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting a secondary-school caseload and supervising a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Whether you're an experienced school-based OT or looking to continue your career in a collaborative educational setting, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Highlights:- Location: Tacoma, WA area
- Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) - School Setting
- Schedule: Full-Time,
- Setting: Onsite only
- Caseload: Secondary students
- Additional Responsibility: Supervision of a COTA
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: June 23, 2027
Responsibilities:- Provide school-based OT services, including assessments, treatment, and consultation
- Support a secondary-school caseload
- Conduct evaluations and prepare written reports
- Participate in IEP meetings and develop appropriate IEP goals
- Supervise and collaborate with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Provide guidance to support the consistent and effective delivery of services
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain timely documentation, progress notes, and service records
Qualifications:- Must hold an active Washington State Occupational Therapist license
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- Ability to supervise and collaborate with a COTA
- Previous school-based or secondary-level experience preferred
Benefits:- Paid sick leave
- Healthcare benefits*
- 401(k) with company matching
- W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate between school sites
- Referral bonuses
- No non-compete clauses
- Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching*
*Benefits apply to employees working 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period.
Apply today to join a supportive team of school-based professionals in the Tacoma, WA area! 
