Occupational Therapist (OT)

Burnett Specialists; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to support students in school-based settings across multiple locations: Glendale, AZ; Yuma, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Alamosa, CO; Crowley, TX; Houston, TX; Port Angeles, WA. The role involves full-time school-hours contracts within K-12 programs.

Responsibilities include evaluating student needs, supporting IEP goals, offering therapy, and collaborating with educators and families to ensure compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• ACOTE-accredited OT program (Master’s or Doctorate) required.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Active state OT license required.
• Completion of fieldwork/clinical rotations (typically 24 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' needs related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and functional participation.
• Support students in meeting IEP goals through OT services.
• Recommend classroom strategies, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment.
• Provide individual and/or group OT sessions in the school setting.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and families.
• Document progress and maintain compliance with school-based service requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

IEP goal focus

Documentation accuracy

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program (Master’s or Doctorate)

NBCOT certification

Active state OT license

Fieldwork/clinical rotations (24 weeks)

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based | Multiple Locations

Locations Available: Glendale, AZ Yuma, AZ Tucson, AZ Alamosa, CO Crowley, TX Houston, TX Port Angeles, WA

Schedule: Full-Time | School Hours | Contract Setting: K-12 Schools (varies by campus)

Help Students Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond

We’re hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) for school-based opportunities in multiple locations. In a school setting, Occupational Therapists (OTs) support students' ability to participate in the "occupations" of school, such as academics, social interaction, and self-care. They evaluate physical, sensory, and cognitive barriers and provide interventions like environmental modifications or specialized equipment to help students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This is a great opportunity for OTs who enjoy collaborating with educators and supporting students through meaningful, goal-driven interventions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student needs related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and functional participation
• Support students in meeting IEP goals through targeted OT services
• Recommend classroom strategies, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment
• Provide individual and/or group therapy sessions
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and families
• Document progress and maintain compliance with school-based service requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program (Master’s or Doctorate)
• Completion of required fieldwork/clinical rotations (typically 24 weeks)
• NBCOT certification and active OTR status
• Active state OT license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass required school background screening

State Credential Requirements (Varies by Location)

• Colorado (CO): DORA (Board of OT); To work in schools, you must also obtain a Special Services Provider (SSP) license from the Colorado Dept. of Education.
• New Mexico (NM): NM Board of OT Requires a state license plus a Support Provider License from the NM Public Education Department.
• Texas (TX): TX Board of OT Examiners State OT license is required; practitioners must adhere to the TX OT Practice Act regarding school-based services