School-Based Occupational Therapist — Contract (WA)

NITELINES USA, INC; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The client Occupational Therapist (OT) position is a school-based educational services role focused on helping students with disabilities access and participate in their educational programs. The therapist collaborates with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' functional performance in the least restrictive environment.

The therapist collaborates with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' functional performance in the least

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
• ESA certification or ability to obtain per hiring requirements.
• NBCOT certification.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and school-based OT practices.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations using appropriate assessment tools.
• Interpret assessment results and determine student eligibility for OT services.
• Participate as a member of the IEP team.
• Develop measurable OT goals and objectives within students' IEPs.
• Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services according to IEPs.
• Support students' participation in classroom, school, and functional activities.
• Recommend and implement environmental modifications and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and related service providers.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, Medicaid billing (where applicable), service logs, and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations, district policies, and ethical standards.
• Manage schedules and caseloads across assigned schools.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Washington State OT license

ESA certification

NBCOT certification

Job description

The client Occupational Therapist (OT) position is a school-based educational services role focused on helping students with disabilities access and participate in their educational programs. The therapist collaborates with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' functional performance in the least restrictive environment.

The therapist collaborates with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support students' functional performance in the least