Nashville Metro - Occupational Therapist
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Thrive OT in the Bastrop, TX region, you will deliver school-based occupational therapy services to students K12 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 Thrives 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
Masters or bachelors 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
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