Occupational Therapist OT

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

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 employment

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Licensure reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated Occupational Therapist for a school-based position in Shelton, WA, starting in November 2026. This in-person role supports students across ages and needs, collaborating with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in OT and an active Washington license (or eligibility), along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Active Washington State OT license or eligibility to obtain one.
• ESA certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Background checks and fingerprinting are required.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and prepare reports.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and IEP goals.
• Provide direct and consultative OT services.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with special education teams.
• Monitor student progress and maintain timely documentation.
• Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support participation.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, families, and other service providers.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

IEP knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

## Occupational Therapist OTApply: Olympia, WA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103248**Job Title:**Occupational Therapist OT**Pay Range:**$55-70/hour**Job Description:****School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT) | Shelton, WA | Starting November 2026**Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) for a school-based position in **Shelton, Washington**, beginning in **November 2026**. We are a women- and therapist-founded company committed to creating a supportive employment experience for school-based professionals. Whether you have extensive school experience or are transitioning into the educational setting, we would love to connect with you!**Position Details*** School-based Occupational Therapist position* Location: Shelton, WA* Start Date: November 2026* In-person assignment* Support students across a range of ages and needs* Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary school teams**Responsibilities*** Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and prepare reports* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and IEP goals* Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services* Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with special education teams* Monitor student progress and maintain timely documentation* Recommend strategies, accommodations, and adaptive equipment to support student participation* Communicate effectively with school staff, families, and other service providers**Requirements*** Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy* Active Washington State Occupational Therapist license or eligibility to obtain one* Washington Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate or willingness to obtain* Ability to complete required background checks and fingerprinting* School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but not required* Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills**Benefits & Perks*** W-2 employment* Healthcare benefits available for qualifying employees\\** 401(k) with company match* Paid sick leave* Reimbursement for licensure, continuing education, and professional expenses* Mileage reimbursement when applicable* General and professional liability insurance* Dedicated support from a therapist-founded team**About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-founded staffing company specializing in school-based opportunities. Our mission is to elevate the employment experience for professionals serving students and school communities. We value transparency, collaboration, and meaningful support throughout every assignment.*Healthcare benefits are available to employees working at least 0.8 FTE, following a short waiting period.*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!