Occupational Therapist OT

Ampersand Therapy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure/CE reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a school-based role in Bellevue, WA for the 2026-2027 school year. The OT will evaluate students, develop treatment plans, provide services, and collaborate with families and school teams to support participation in the educational environment.

This full-time, in-person position offers competitive pay and opportunities to supervise COTAs, participate in IEP meetings, and receive licensure/CE reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Active OT license in the state of practice or eligible to obtain one.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program; school-based experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification and health documentation as required by assignment.
• Ability to meet district, state, and federal background-check requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and reevaluations.
• Develop and provide individualized therapy interventions based on students’ educational needs and IEP goals.
• Support students in fine-motor development, sensory regulation, self-care, accessibility, and daily school activities.
• Monitor student progress and adjust services as appropriate.
• Participate in IEP meetings, care conferences, and discharge or transition planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Recommend and provide training on adaptive equipment, assistive technology, orthotic devices, and environmental modifications.
• Educate students, families, caregivers, and school staff on strategies that support student independence.
• Complete accurate evaluations, progress reports, service notes, and other required documentation.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), when applicable, according to state regulations and company policies.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with all applicable professional, district, state, and federal requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

OT Licensure in WA

ACOT program graduate

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist OT Pay Range: $55-70/hour

Job Description: Occupational Therapist (OT) | School-Based | 2026-2027 School Year Ampersand Therapy is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position during the 2026-2027 school year. The OT will evaluate students, develop individualized treatment plans, provide occupational therapy services, and collaborate with families and school teams to help students participate successfully in their educational environment.

Job Highlights

• Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Setting: In-person, school-based
• Schedule: Full Time
• Location: Bellevue

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and reevaluations
• Develop and provide individualized therapy interventions based on students’ educational needs and IEP goals
• Support students in areas such as fine-motor development, sensory regulation, self-care, accessibility, and daily school activities
• Monitor student progress and adjust services as appropriate
• Participate in IEP meetings, care conferences, and discharge or transition planning
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members
• Recommend and provide training on adaptive equipment, assistive technology, orthotic devices, and environmental modifications
• Educate students, families, caregivers, and school staff on strategies that support student independence
• Complete accurate evaluations, progress reports, service notes, and other required documentation
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), when applicable, according to state regulations and company policies
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with all applicable professional, district, state, and federal requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice, or eligibility to obtain one
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy programSchool-based or pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
• Current CPR certification and health documentation, if required by the assignment
• Ability to meet applicable district, state, and federal background-check requirements
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills
• Computer proficiency and the ability to maintain confidential student information
• Must be at least 18 years old

Why Join Ampersand Therapy?

• Competitive compensation
• W-2 employment with liability insurance included
• Healthcare benefits for qualifying employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Reimbursement for licensure, continuing education, and professional expenses
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
• Paid sick leave
• Support from a therapist-founded and women-owned company

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run. We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!