Occupational Therapist

Soliant; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our special education team in Oregon. You will support students in an elementary school setting to develop functional skills for academic, social, and independent success.

Responsibilities include OT evaluations, designing IEP-aligned goals, direct student services, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families. A strong school-based OT background is preferred with current licensure in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state OT licensure or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• School setting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA/IEP and school-based OT practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and implement OT goals as part of IEPs.
• Provide direct OT services to students individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers, speech therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, and parents.
• Recommend classroom accommodations, modifications, and adaptive equipment.
• Address fine motor, visual-motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, handwriting, self-care skills, and executive functioning.
• Maintain documentation, progress notes, and billing records in compliance with regulations.
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

IEP knowledge

Child-focused

Education

OT degree (MS/DS)

Job description

Soliant is seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our special education team in Oregon. In this role, you will support students in an elementary school in developing the functional skills they need to succeed academically, socially, and independently in the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy goals as part of students’ IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students individually and in small groups
• Collaborate with teachers, speech therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, and parents to support student progress
• Recommend and implement classroom accommodations, modifications, and adaptive equipment
• Address areas including fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, self-regulation, handwriting, self-care skills, and executive functioning
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and billing records in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification preferred
• Previous experience in a school setting is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEPs, and school-based occupational therapy best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Passion for working with children and making a meaningful difference in their lives
• Ability to manage a varied caseload across multiple school sites (if applicable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
• Professional development opportunities and CEU reimbursement
• Supportive special education team and collaborative work environment
• Flexible scheduling options (for part-time/contract positions)