Occupational Therapist School Setting in Sugar Land, TX

ProCare Therapy; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ProCare Therapy in the Houston area is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist for a full-time contract across multiple schools. You will provide direct and consultative OT services for ages 3–21, conduct evaluations, participate in ARDs, and lead collaboration with families and educational teams.

Candidates must hold a Texas OT license, have school-based or pediatric OT experience, manage a caseload of about 70, and be comfortable traveling between campuses using your own transportation.

Qualifikationen

• Current, active Texas OT license.
• School-based or pediatric OT experience.
• Willingness to travel between schools in the zone.
• Caseload around 70 (30-40 direct; rest consult).
• Strong organizational skills for rotating schedules and IEP documentation.
• Ability to work independently (no COTAs assigned).
• Reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
• State fingerprinting/background check completion.
• Affidavit required if previously employed/terminated from a district.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct and consultative OT services for students ages 3–21.
• Conduct evaluations and contribute to ARDs.
• Complete thorough documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Serve as lead OT for the assigned zone.
• Collaborate with educational teams and families to maximize outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Texas OT license

School-based OT experience

Caseload management

IEP documentation

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Background check

Tools

SHARES system

Onward system

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Step into a dynamic contract opportunity supporting students in a welcoming Houston-area school setting. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, typically 8:00–4:00 or 7:30–3:30) is perfect for an experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to making a positive impact on diverse learners ages 3–21. You’ll cover 6–7 schools within a dedicated zone, with thoughtful consideration of your commute from your ZIP code. Use the district office as your home base before heading out to support your assigned campuses.

What You Need:

• Current, active Texas OT license
• School-based or strong pediatric occupational therapy experience (highly qualified COTA’s with multiple years in schools considered)
• Proficiency with SHARES and Onward documentation systems (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to manage a caseload of around 70 (30–40 direct service; remainder consult-only)
• Strong organizational skills for rotating schedules and meticulous IEP documentation
• Willingness to work independently, as no COTAs will be assigned
• Reliable transportation for travel between schools within your zone
• State fingerprinting/background check completion
• Must not be a former employee of the school district or have been previously terminated from a school district (an affidavit is required)

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and consultative OT services for students ages 3–21
• Conduct evaluations and contribute to ARDs
• Complete thorough documentation and maintain accurate records
• Serve as lead OT for your assigned zone
• Engage collaboratively with educational teams and families to maximize student outcomes

This role offers the reward of fostering growth and independence for students across multiple campuses, all while working in a supportive environment.