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Occupational Therapist (OT) - School-Based
Location: Washington
Job Type: Full-time, W-2
Schedule: 10-month school-year contract
Pay: $103,000-$118,000 per year
Help K-12 students participate, grow, and thrive at school.
About Thrive Therapies Group
Thrive Therapies Group is hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) to support K-12 students in school-based settings across Washington. In this role, you will help students build the functional skills they need for greater independence, classroom participation, and success throughout the school day.
This opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who values student-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to make an impact beyond direct therapy sessions.
What You'll Do
Conduct school-based occupational therapy evaluations and reevaluations
Develop individualized, functional IEP goals
Provide individual and small-group occupational therapy services
Support student needs related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation
Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
Consult with teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff on accommodations and strategies
Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary school teams
Maintain accurate service documentation, progress notes, and related records
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing
Active Washington OT license, or documented initiation of licensure transfer
Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the educational model of occupational therapy
Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
Preferred Experience
School-based occupational therapy experience
Experience supporting K-12 students
Sensory integration training
Experience with AAC or assistive technology
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in educational settings
Why Join Thrive Therapies Group
Make an Impact
Help students strengthen fine motor, sensory, self-care, and functional school participation skills that support success in the classroom and beyond.
Collaborative Team
Work closely with educators, families, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, and special education teams.
Technology Support
Use AI-supported documentation tools designed to help streamline service logs and progress notes.
Extend Your Impact Beyond Therapy
Help shape classroom supports, sensory strategies, adaptive equipment recommendations, and environmental modifications that support students throughout the school day.
Apply Today
If you are an Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time school-based opportunity in Washington, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $103,000 - $118,000