POSITION SUMMARY
As a School-Based Occupational Therapist, you assess and treat students K-12 with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning challenges that impact educational function and independence. You design individualized interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and learning environment modifications to support academic engagement and social participation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations including fine and gross motor assessment, sensory processing screening, self-care functional capacity, and learning readiness
• Develop and implement individualized IEP goals focused on school function: handwriting, self-feeding, self-care routines, classroom participation, and independence
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services including fine motor skill development, sensory integration activities, and environmental modifications • Design classroom-wide and school-wide sensory breaks, movement activities, and accommodations to support learning and self-regulation
• Collaborate with special education, physical therapists, and classroom teachers on positioning, adaptive equipment, and accessibility solutions
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and learning environment modifications
• Participate in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute to transition planning for secondary students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program • NBCOT certification (OTR) required; Occupational Therapy License (OTL) in assigned state
• Valid, unrestricted state licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist • Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years of school-based OT experience (new graduates welcome with structured mentorship)
• Training in sensory integration and processing (Ayres Sensory Integration preferred) • Experience with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and accessibility assessment
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder and complex physical disabilities • Bilingual capability a meaningful plus - premium compensation applies
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Competitive W-2 salary: $80,000-$88,000 based on credentials, experience, and location
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day • 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
• Professional development stipend ($1,200 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
• $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
• NBCOT certification dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed • Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive • No non-compete clause - we earn your loyalty by being a place worth staying
