School-Based OT: Elevate Student Independence & Access

Thrive Therapies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Malpractice coverage

Professional development opportunities

No non-compete

Job summary

Thrive Therapies in Nashville is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat K–12 students with physical, developmental and sensory challenges, designing individualized interventions to support academic engagement and independence.

You will lead fine motor, sensory integration, self-care routines, and classroom adaptations, with collaboration across special education teams and teachers to maximize student participation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) required; Occupational Therapy License (OTL) in assigned state.
• Valid, unrestricted state licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations including fine and gross motor assessment, sensory processing screening, self-care functional capacity, and learning readiness.
• Develop and implement individualized IEP goals focused on school function: handwriting, self-feeding, self-care routines, classroom participation, and independence.
• Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services including fine motor skill development, sensory integration activities, and environmental modifications.
• Design classroom-wide and school-wide sensory breaks, movement activities, and accommodations to support learning and self-regulation.
• Collaborate with special education, physical therapists, and classroom teachers on positioning, adaptive equipment, and accessibility solutions.
• Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and learning environment modifications.
• Participate in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute to transition planning for secondary students.

Skills

Master's degree in OT

NBCOT certification

OT licensure

Education

ACOTE-accredited program

Job description

Thrive Therapies in Nashville is seeking a School-Based Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat K–12 students with physical, developmental and sensory challenges, designing individualized interventions to support academic engagement and independence.

You will lead fine motor, sensory integration, self-care routines, and classroom adaptations, with collaboration across special education teams and teachers to maximize student participation.