School-Based Occupational Therapist: Help Students Thrive

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy across elementary to high school settings. You will work on-site to promote students’ functional participation in classroom activities and daily routines.

You will develop individualized goals, collaborate with educators and families, document progress, and adapt interventions based on data to support educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure/certification as required.
• Experience in educational or pediatric settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in school settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned to educational goals.
• Deliver direct therapy and consult with educators, families, and school staff.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data.
• Document evaluations, plans, and outcomes in required systems.
• Support assistive technology and classroom accommodations as appropriate.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide school-based therapy across elementary to high school settings. You will work on-site to promote students’ functional participation in classroom activities and daily routines.

You will develop individualized goals, collaborate with educators and families, document progress, and adapt interventions based on data to support educational outcomes.