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Occupational Therapist

AchieveKids
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026

Occupational Therapist at AchieveKids

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Date Posted
2/20/2026
Contact
Julie Ngov
16504941200 142
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$3,322 - $4,163 Bi-weekly
Add'l Salary Info
$86,376 - $108,252 per year
Length of Work Year
218
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

For over 65 years, AchieveKids has offered a place where acceptance is key to our community. AchieveKids specializes in creating learning for students ages 5 to 22 with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, mood, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders. Our innovative teachers, paraprofessionals, behavioral health team, and speech therapists work collaboratively to create opportunity and independence in the lives of the students in our community. This interdisciplinary team becomes a skillful problem solving group that instructs, guides and assists these students toward greater independence and self-reliance, enabling a path to a brighter future. With a campus in Palo Alto and in San Jose, we serve multiple school districts throughout the Bay Area. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.

Job Summary

Job Summary

You will provide evaluation and treatment to students ages 5-22. You enjoy planning, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive therapy. You thrive in an interdisciplinary team setting.

Requirements / Qualifications

DESCRIPTION This is a regular, full-time, exempt, day shift position. The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a licensed professional responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of students in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols. The OT plans, implements, and coordinates comprehensive therapy. The OT assigned to this position works within the Palo Alto and San Jose campuses. RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate student’s abilities, and develop, document, and provide therapeutic plans of care • Meet with teacher to suggest modifications to adaptive equipment or activities as necessary • Liaise with student’s families and other services to plan for the student’s transition • Observe, note, and report on the progress of short and long-term treatment goals, including collecting data and reporting on progress goals • Carry out client’s IEP goals and objectives in all relevant training environments including school, community and vocational settings

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field • Current, full, and unrestricted California license to practice Occupational Therapy • One year experience as an OT preferably working with children, adolescents, and young adults • Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of patient care and safety • Valid California driver’s license • Criminal record clearance, or formal exemption

Requirements / Qualifications

DESCRIPTION This is a regular, full-time, exempt, day shift position. The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a licensed professional responsible for providing evaluation and treatment of students in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and protocols. The OT plans, implements, and coordinates comprehensive therapy. The OT assigned to this position works within the Palo Alto and San Jose campuses. RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate student’s abilities, and develop, document, and provide therapeutic plans of care • Meet with teacher to suggest modifications to adaptive equipment or activities as necessary • Liaise with student’s families and other services to plan for the student’s transition • Observe, note, and report on the progress of short and long-term treatment goals, including collecting data and reporting on progress goals • Carry out client’s IEP goals and objectives in all relevant training environments including school, community and vocational settings

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field • Current, full, and unrestricted California license to practice Occupational Therapy • One year experience as an OT preferably working with children, adolescents, and young adults • Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of patient care and safety • Valid California driver’s license • Criminal record clearance, or formal exemption

Comments and Other Information

BENEFITS & PERKS Generous Total Rewards Package! 7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options Retirement plan with generous company match Scholarship and Grant opportunities Tuition and professional development assistance Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more! A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment!

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BENEFITS & PERKS Generous Total Rewards Package! 7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options Retirement plan with generous company match Scholarship and Grant opportunities Tuition and professional development assistance Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more! A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment!
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