Houston - Occupational Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and eligibility determine students based on fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care, and classroom participation.
• Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools and write evaluation reports.
• Translate OT findings for educational planning purposes and participate in eligibility determination meetings.
• Conduct re-evaluations in accordance with IDEA timelines and provide IEP goals.
• Develop individualized OT IEP goals targeting skills that affect educational access.
• Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based OT frameworks.
• Implement sensory diets, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment recommendations to support classroom participation.
• Provide consultative services to teachers and paraprofessionals on sensory accommodations and adaptive strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes using Thrive’s AI documentation tools.

IEP Development & Service Delivery

• Design and implement sensory diets, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment recommendations to support classroom participation.
• Provide consultative services to teachers and paraprofessionals on sensory accommodations and adaptive strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes using Thrive’s AI documentation tools.

Collaboration & Adaptive Support

• Partner with SLPs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and special education teachers on integrated, student-centered IEP teams.
• Evaluate for and recommend adaptive equipment, positioning tools, and assistive technology to support educational access.
• Train teachers, paraprofessionals, and families on sensory strategies, handwriting supports, and ADL skill generalization.
• Coordinate with physical therapists on overlapping mobility, positioning, and motor goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing.
• Active state OT license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, and the educational model of OT.

Prior Experience

• 1+ years of school-based OT experience.
• Training or certification in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) or related sensory processing frameworks.
• Experience with AAC and assistive technology evaluation and implementation.
• Familiarity with RTI/MTSS and universal design for learning (UDL) frameworks.
• Experience serving students with autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, or developmental coordination disorder.

Compensation Structure

• Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar.
• Base Compensation: W-2 Base Salary $72,000 – $85,600, based on experience.
• A salary that reflects the expertise you bring.
• Additional Earning Potential: Sign-On Bonus $6,000 — paid 25% at 30 days, 25% at 90 days, 50% at 6 months.
• Longevity Structure: Up to $2,000 — paid after completing your first full school year.
• CEU Stipend: $750 your first year → growing up to $2,000 after five years.
• Performance Bonus: Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics.

Benefits Offering

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums.
• Time Off & Scheduling: School-year calendar — school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually.
• Professional Development: Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership — school-based, substantive, and paid.
• Summer Intensive: Pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually.
• No Non-Compete Agreement: Your professional mobility is yours to keep.
• Licensure Renewal & NBCOT Dues Reimbursement: State OT licensure renewal and NBCOT dues reimbursed annually.