Occupational Therapist

Therapeds Partners; Central Falls (RI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision

401K (W-2)

Professional development opportunities

Supportive TheraPeds community

Guaranteed hours

Bi-monthly salary deposits

W-2 employee or 1099 contractor

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a full-time, on-site Occupational Therapist (OT) for a K-5 school in Central Falls, RI. This school-based role offers 37.5 hours per week with guaranteed hours and direct therapy, evaluations, and IEP support within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include assessments, progress evaluations, and collaboration with teachers, families, and district staff. Licensure as an OT, NBCOT, and state DOE licensing are required; strong sensory integration skills are

Qualifications

• OT/OTD degree from an accredited university.
• State License as Occupational Therapist.
• NBCOT certification.
• DOE licensing as required by state.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong sensory integration foundation and ability to assess dysfunction.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in using technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with tact.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students, conduct assessments and develop IEPs.
• Direct therapy, consultations, evaluations, and case management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, educators, and parents.
• Maintain documentation and planning time within a manageable caseload.
• On-site, in-person service delivery at the Central Falls, RI school.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Collaboration with school staff

Education

OT/OTD degree

State OT license

NBCOT certification

DOE licensing where required

Job description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to PreK-12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy (OT) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as an Occupational Therapist (OT) serving a school located in Central Falls, RI. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week


• 2026-2027 school year, (August - May)


• Grades K - 5


• Job duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management


• Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, and planning time


• On-site, in-person


• Dual support from the District and TheraPeds


• Manageable caseloads


• $55 - $75+/hour ($2062-$2812/week+)

Qualifications

• BS, Master's, OTD, or PhD in Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited university


• State License as Occupational Therapist


• NBCOT License


• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required


• Experience working with children


• Strong foundation in Sensory Integration and ability to identify and analyze areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction


• Organizational and time management skills


• Proficient in use of technology


• Fingerprint background clearance


• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)


• Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)


• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education


• Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community


• Guaranteed hours


• Bi-monthly salary deposits


• This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in Central Falls, RI. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school occupational therapist jobs near me, Rhode Island school OT positions, or full-time pediatric OT roles in schools with guaranteed hours.