Occupational Therapist

Thrive Therapies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted docs

Team collaboration

Job summary

Thrive Therapies is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to support K-12 students in Seattle, delivering OT services in classroom and therapy settings.

You will conduct evaluations, develop functional IEP goals, and collaborate with teachers, families, and specialists to maximize student participation and independence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct school-based OT evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop individualized, functional IEP goals.
• Provide individual and small-group occupational therapy.
• Support fine motor, sensory, self-care, and classroom participation needs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
• Consult with teachers and paraprofessionals on accommodations and strategies.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary school teams.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

IEP development

Sensory integration strategies

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) | School-Based

Help students participate, grow, and thrive.

Thrive Therapies Group is looking for Occupational Therapists to join our growing Washington team and help K-12 students build the skills they need to participate more fully and independently at school.

You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond the therapy session, with clinical collaboration, technology, and a multidisciplinary team supporting your work.

Why OTs Choose Thrive

Make an Impact

Help students strengthen fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and functional participation in the classroom and school environment.

A Team Behind You

Collaborate with educators, families, SLPs, PTs, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, and special education teams.

Technology That Supports Your Work

Thrive provides AI-supported documentation tools to help streamline service logs and progress notes.

Bring Your Expertise Beyond Therapy

Help shape classroom supports, sensory strategies, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications that can make a difference throughout a student's school day.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct school-based OT evaluations and re-evaluations
• Develop individualized, functional IEP goals
• Provide individual and small-group occupational therapy
• Support fine motor, sensory, self-care, and classroom participation needs
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
• Consult with teachers and paraprofessionals on accommodations and strategies
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary school teams
• Maintain accurate service documentation and progress notes

What You’ll Bring

• 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
• School-based experience, sensory integration training, and experience with AAC or assistive technology are preferred.

Come Thrive With Us

If you're looking for a school-based OT opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact and have the resources and team to do your best work, we'd love to meet you.