Seattle, WA - Occupational Therapist

Thrive Therapies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

10 days PTO + paid sick leave

Professional development stipend

Sign-on bonus

Licensure reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

No non-compete clause

Job summary

Thrive Therapies in Seattle recruits a school-based occupational therapist to serve K–12 students. You will address fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation, collaborating with educators to support access to education.

You hold an OT degree, NBCOT, state license, and knowledge of IDEA/IEP; the role includes evaluations, IEP goals, and therapy sessions, with AI-assisted documentation and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IDEA/IEP processes and educational OT model.
• Experience writing evaluation reports for IEP teams.
• Ability to translate OT findings for educational planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations for eligibility and educational need.
• Develop OT IEP goals targeting handwriting, fine motor, and self-care.
• Deliver direct therapy and provide consultative support to teachers.
• Maintain logs and progress notes using Thrive AI tools.
• Collaborate with SLPs, PTs, and educators on student supports.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Collaboration with teachers

Sensory processing

Assistive technology

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification (OTR)

Active state OT license

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Thrive OT , you will deliver school-based occupational therapy services to students K–12 whose disabilities affect their ability to access education. Your work will focus on fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation. You are a full member of the community.

What You’ll Do

As a Thrive OT , you will deliver school-based occupational therapy services to students K–12 whose disabilities affect their ability to access education. Your work will focus on fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation. You are a full member of the community.

Key Responsibilities

EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to determine educational need and IDEA eligibility, including assessment of fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, self-care, and classroom participation
• Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools (Beery VMI, SIPT, BOT-2, SPM, COPM, and others) as appropriate to the referral
• Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, educationally relevant, and accessible to IEP team members and families
• Participate in eligibility determination meetings and translate OT findings for educational planning purposes
• Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) in accordance with IDEA timelines

IEP DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY

• Develop individualized OT IEP goals targeting skills that affect educational access — including handwriting, fine motor coordination, sensory regulation, and functional self-care
• Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based OT frameworks (Ayres Sensory Integration, CO-OP, sensory diet programming, and others)
• Design and implement sensory diets, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment recommendations to support classroom participation
• Provide consultative services to teachers and paraprofessionals on sensory accommodations and adaptive strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools

COLLABORATION & ADAPTIVE SUPPORTS

• Partner with SLPs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and special education teachers on integrated, student-centered IEP teams
• Evaluate for and recommend adaptive equipment, positioning tools, and assistive technology to support educational access
• Train teachers, paraprofessionals, and families on sensory strategies, handwriting supports, and ADL skill generalization
• Contribute to RTI/MTSS frameworks by providing universal sensory screening and Tier 1/Tier 2 motor skill consultation
• Coordinate with physical therapists on overlapping mobility, positioning, and motor goals

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing
• Active state OT license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, and the educational model of OT

Preferred

• 1+ years of school-based OT experience
• Training or certification in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) or related sensory processing frameworks
• Experience with AAC and assistive technology evaluation and implementation
• Familiarity with RTI/MTSS and universal design for learning (UDL) frameworks
• Experience serving students with autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, or developmental coordination disorder

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive W-2 salary: $90,000–$98,000 based on credentials, experience, and

location

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
• Professional development stipend ($1,200 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and

certifications

• $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
• NBCOT certification dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
• No non-compete clause — we earn your loyalty by being a place worth staying