School Occupational Therapist - $3,006 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

School-based calendar

Supportive team

Impactful work

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc invites an Occupational Therapist for a travel, school-based assignment in Federal Way, Washington. The role supports students within a collaborative educational team to help them participate in classroom activities and daily routines.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and experienced with children who have diverse developmental, physical, sensory, and learning needs.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of assignment.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification preferred or required based on state/district requirements.
• Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP processes, special education services, and school-based therapy models preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in accordance with their IEPs and educational goals.
• Evaluate students' fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, and functional school-based skills.
• Develop treatment plans and goals that support student participation in the classroom and school environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to support student progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress reviews.
• Document therapy sessions, progress notes, evaluations, and required compliance paperwork accurately and timely.
• Recommend classroom accommodations, adaptive equipment, and strategies to improve student independence and access to learning.
• Provide consultation and training to school staff and families as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal special education requirements.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel School Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Federal Way, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Occupational Therapist - School-Based

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to support students within a school-based setting. The Occupational Therapist will work as part of a collaborative educational team to help students develop the skills needed to participate successfully in the classroom, school routines, and daily academic activities.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and experienced in working with children who have a variety of developmental, physical, sensory, and learning needs.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to students in accordance with their IEPs and educational goals.

Evaluate students' fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, self-care, and functional school-based skills.

Develop treatment plans and goals that support student participation in the classroom and school environment.

Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and related service providers to support student progress.

Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and progress reviews.

Document therapy sessions, progress notes, evaluations, and required compliance paperwork accurately and timely.

Recommend classroom accommodations, adaptive equipment, and strategies to improve student independence and access to learning.

Provide consultation and training to school staff and families as appropriate.

Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal special education requirements.

Qualifications

Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of assignment.

Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

NBCOT certification preferred or required based on state/district requirements.

Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred.

Knowledge of IEP processes, special education services, and school-based therapy models preferred.

Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Schedule

School-based schedule, Monday through Friday.

Follows the school district calendar.

Full-time or part-time opportunities may be available.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Occupational Therapist is student-centered, flexible, and comfortable working in a collaborative school environment. This person should be passionate about helping students build independence, confidence, and functional skills that support success in school and beyond.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• School-based calendar.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' daily lives.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.