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
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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
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Administer and interpret standardized assessment tools (Beery VMI, SIPT, BOT-2, SPM, COPM, and others) as appropriate to the referral
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Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, educationally relevant, and accessible to IEP team members and families
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Participate in eligibility determination meetings and translate OT findings for educational planning purposes
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Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) in accordance with IDEA timelines
IEP DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY
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Develop individualized OT IEP goals targeting skills that affect educational access — including handwriting, fine motor coordination, sensory regulation, and functional self-care
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Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions using evidence-based OT frameworks (Ayres Sensory Integration, CO-OP, sensory diet programming, and others)
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Design and implement sensory diets, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment recommendations to support classroom participation
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Provide consultative services to teachers and paraprofessionals on sensory accommodations and adaptive strategies
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Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools
COLLABORATION & ADAPTIVE SUPPORTS
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Partner with SLPs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and special education teachers on integrated, student-centered IEP teams
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Evaluate for and recommend adaptive equipment, positioning tools, and assistive technology to support educational access
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Train teachers, paraprofessionals, and families on sensory strategies, handwriting supports, and ADL skill generalization
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Contribute to RTI/MTSS frameworks by providing universal sensory screening and Tier 1/Tier 2 motor skill consultation
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Coordinate with physical therapists on overlapping mobility, positioning, and motor goals
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
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Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
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NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing
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Active state OT license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date
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Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, and the educational model of OT
PREFERRED
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1+ years of school-based OT experience
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Training or certification in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) or related sensory processing frameworks
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Experience with AAC and assistive technology evaluation and implementation
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Familiarity with RTI/MTSS and universal design for learning (UDL) frameworks
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Experience serving students with autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, or developmental coordination disorder
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive W-2 salary: $76,000–$84,000 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
