Occupational Therapist

About the role

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to PreK‑12 students nationwide. The team specializes in special education, understands IDEA requirements, and emphasizes collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Their mission is to deliver high‑quality OT services while building meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students
• Conduct assessments
• Develop IEP plans
• Evaluate student progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)
• Perform direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, and case management
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Show passion for working with students with special needs

Requirements

• BS, Master’s, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university
• State license as an Occupational Therapist
• NBCOT certification
• Licensing with the State Department of Education where required
• Experience working with children
• Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze developmental and sensory‑motor dysfunction
• Organizational and time‑management skills
• Proficient use of technology
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, exercising tact and discretion in communications
• Physical ability to perform movements such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all settings

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaboration and teamwork within multidisciplinary settings
• Tact and discretion in internal and external communications
• Organizational and time‑management proficiency
• Technology proficiency
• Knowledge of Sensory Integration principles

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan (for W‑2 employees)
• Stipend for health benefits and taxes (for 1099 contractors)
• Resources for health benefit enrollment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
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