Therapist, Staff Occupation

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida seeks a Therapist, Staff Occupational to support students suspected of or diagnosed with disability in the least restrictive environment. The therapist will develop, implement, and coordinate an occupational therapy program providing observations, evaluations, and intervention services.

The role requires analyzing risk, professional judgment, and training staff to manage occupational needs, while complying with the Florida Occupational Therapy

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Active Occupational Therapy License issued by Florida.
• Fluent English communication with school staff, families, and district personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessments and designs/implements occupational therapy services in compliance with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and IDEA.
• Develops and coordinates OT programs, providing observations, evaluations, and interventions for students.
• Documents therapy services, progress notes, and Medicaid billing; ensures proper coding and reporting.

Skills

Team collaboration

Professional judgment

Observation

Intervention planning

Communication

Education

Active Occupational Therapy License (FL)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943203
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary:
The Therapist, Staff Occupational, will support the education of students
suspected of and/or diagnosed with disability in their least restrictive environment. The Therapist, Staff Occupational, will develop, implement, and coordinate an occupational therapy program providing observations, evaluations, and intervention services. The Therapist, Staff Occupational, is expected to analyze risk, problem solve effectively, and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications, and training staff to manage occupational needs at an appropriate level of supervision. The Therapist, Staff Occupational, through working as a team member serving students with disabilities, is autonomous in applying principles of occupational therapy and responsible for working within the Florida Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other legal mandates.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable and
predictable pattern of attendance.
Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
Completes assessments and designs and implements occupational therapy services in accordance
with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Chapter 468, F. S., and under the regulations of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective practice, clinical decision-making, outcomes-based
intervention, and their proper application in the educational environment, as well as, knowledge
of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses.
Participates with the school team to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Section
504 Plans.
Supervises and monitors occupational therapy assistant, as required.
Applies evidence-based research and best practices to design and implement therapeutic
interventions for improving student outcomes identified on the IEP.
Documents all therapy services, including daily documentation, progress notes, and Medicaid
billing.
Collaborates with school personnel and demonstrates knowledge of the educational
environment to promote safe and accessible schools.
Provides consultation to school personnel regarding emergency evacuation of students with
disabilities.
Provides clinical educational opportunities for students of occupational therapy.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and
apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays
understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for
additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an
organized manner.

Problem Solving: Identifies problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group
problem solving situations.

Oral Communications: Speaks clearly and persuasively. Listens and gets clarification. Responds
well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings.

Written Communications: Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar.
Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and
spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.



Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in areas specific to pediatrics
preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Active and in good standing Occupational Therapy License
issued by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.

Language Skills: Speaks, reads, and writes English fluently. Reads, analyzes, and interprets all
kinds of documents. Communicates effectively with school personnel, families and district staff.

Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent, and draws and
interprets bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Analyzes risk, problem solves effectively and demonstrates a high level of
professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental
modifications, and training staff to manage occupational needs at an appropriate level of
supervision.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,
bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations, and/or
community organizations throughout the district.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Althea Walker
• 901 East Kennedy Boulevard
• Tampa, Florida 33602
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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