Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Bellingham, WA Thrive Therapies Group

Address Bellingham, WA

Compensation $65.00 - $80.00/hour

Job Type Contract freelancer

Industry Health medical and related

• Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• Valid state OT licensure

Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - School-Based

Location: Washington

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 1099 Contract

Pay: $65 - $80per hour

Help K-12 students participate, grow, and thrive at school.

Thrive Therapies Group is hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) to support K-12 students in school-based settings across Washington. In this role, you will help students build the functional skills they need for greater independence, classroom participation, and success throughout the school day.

This opportunity is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who values student-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to make an impact beyond direct therapy sessions.

• Conduct school-based occupational therapy evaluations and reevaluations
• Develop individualized, functional IEP goals
  - Provide individual and small-group occupational therapy services
• Support student needs related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and classroom participation
  - Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
• Consult with teachers, paraprofessionals, and school staff on accommodations and strategies
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary school teams
• Maintain accurate service documentation, progress notes, and related records

• Bachelor s or master s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing
  - Active Washington OT license, or documented initiation of licensure transfer
• Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the educational model of occupational therapy
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

• School-based occupational therapy experience
• Experience supporting K-12 students
  - Sensory integration training
• Experience with AAC or assistive technology
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in educational settings

Make an Impact

Help students strengthen fine motor, sensory, self-care, and functional school participation skills that support success in the classroom and beyond.

Work closely with educators, families, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, school psychologists, behavioral specialists, and special education teams.

Use AI-supported documentation tools designed to help streamline service logs and progress notes.

Extend Your Impact Beyond Therapy

Help shape classroom supports, sensory strategies, adaptive equipment recommendations, and environmental modifications that support students throughout the school day.