Occupational Therapist (OT) - School-Based - Sign on Bonus - WA

About the role

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.

Location: Washington • Job Type: Full-time, W-2

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• School-based occupational therapy experience (preferred)
• Experience supporting K-12 students (preferred)
• Sensory integration training (preferred)
• Experience with AAC or assistive technology (preferred)
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in educational settings (preferred)

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$103,000-$118,000 per year

Schedule

10-month school-year contract