School Occupational Therapist - Tempe, Arizona

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a dynamic contract opportunity as an occupational therapy professional working closely with students in a supportive academic environment near Tempe, AZ. This rewarding role allows you to use your OT expertise across a variety of service delivery models, including onsite, home health, teletherapy, and direct school-based interventions. You’ll work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, helping students develop key functional skills within the educational setting.

What you’ll bring:

• Valid Occupational Therapist license for the state of Arizona
• Experience with school-based OT services and crafting Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.s)
• Strong background in conducting screenings and thorough evaluations for students of varying abilities
• Knowledge of assistive technology and how it supports educational access and engagement
• Excellent communication skills to partner with parents, teachers, and support staff
• Previous experience supervising Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants and managing caseloads preferred
• Comfort with teletherapy, home health, or diverse delivery models is valuable

What you’ll do:

• Screen, assess, and provide treatment for students referred for OT services
• Develop targeted, individualized therapy plans and contribute to I.E.P. creation and meetings
• Provide remediation, restoration, and compensation treatments to support student participation
• Utilize assistive technology to address and support educationally related functional deficits
• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging activities tailored to each student’s needs
• Offer ongoing recommendations to teachers and families to enhance student outcomes
• Prepare progress reports and supervise/monitor the work of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants

The assignment runs through the academic year, concluding May 27, with a weekly commitment of 37.5 to 40 hours.

If you’re a passionate OT ready to make an impact in a school community, apply today to shape meaningful outcomes for students and enrich your professional journey!

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