Memphis Metro - Occupational Therapist

Pho Prime, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Therapies Group in Memphis, TN seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based OT services for K–12 students, focusing on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation. You will perform comprehensive evaluations to determine IDEA eligibility and develop OT goals aligned with IEPs, collaborating with teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities include administering standardized assessments, writing clinically rigorous reports, and delivering direct

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school-based OT services to K–12 students with disabilities, focusing on participation and learning.
• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and determine IDEA eligibility using standardized tools.
• Write evaluation reports accessible to IEP teams and families.
• Develop and monitor individualized OT IEP goals targeting handwriting, sensory, and self-care skills.
• Deliver direct 1:1 and small-group therapy using ASI, CO-OP, sensory diets, and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with SLPs, PTs, BCBAs, and teachers; provide sensory strategy training to staff and families.

Skills

IDEA/IEP knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Observation & assessment

Evidence-based OT frameworks

School-based OT experience

RTI/MTSS familiarity

UDL familiarity

AAC & assistive tech evaluation

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

OT licensure in good standing

Master’s or bachelor's degree in OT

Tools

Beery VMI

SIPT

BOT-2

SPM

COPM

Job description

Memphis Metro - Occupational Therapist Thrive Therapies Group

Address Memphis, TN

Highlights

• Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• Valid state OT licensure

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Thrive OT , you will deliver school-based occupational therapy services to students K–12 whose disabilities affect their ability to access education. Your work will focus on fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation. You are a full member of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to determine educational need and IDEA eligibility, including assessment of fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care, and classroom participation

Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools (Beery VMI, SIPT, BOT-2, SPM, COPM, and others) as appropriate to the referral

Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, educationally relevant, and accessible to IEP team members and families

Participate in eligibility determination meetings and translate OT findings for educational planning purposes

Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) in accordance with IDEA timelines

IEP DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY

Develop individualized OT IEP goals targeting skills that affect educational access — including handwriting, fine motor coordination, sensory regulation, and functional self-care

Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based OT frameworks (Ayres Sensory Integration, CO-OP, sensory diet programming, and others)

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 — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools

COLLABORATION & ADAPTIVE SUPPORTS

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

Contribute to RTI/MTSS frameworks by providing universal sensory screening and Tier 1/Tier 2 motor skill consultation

Coordinate with physical therapists on overlapping mobility, positioning, and motor goals

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program

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

PREFERRED

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