Occupational Therapist (OT) - School-Based - Sign on Bonus Nashville, TN

Occupational Therapist (OT) School-Based

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Type: Full-Time, W-2

Schedule: 10-month school-year contract

Pay: $62,000$65,100 per year

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

About Thrive Therapies Group

Thrive Therapies Group is hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) to support K-12 students in school-based settings in Nashville, Tennessee. 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.

What You'll Do

• Conduct school-based occupational therapy evaluations and reevaluations.
• Develop individualized, functional Individualized Education Program (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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing.
• Active Tennessee occupational therapy license, or eligibility to obtain Tennessee licensure.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the IEP process, and the educational model of occupational therapy.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• School-based occupational therapy experience.
• Experience supporting K-12 students.
• Sensory integration training.
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) or assistive technology.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in educational settings.

Why Join Thrive Therapies Group? Make an Impact

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

Collaborative Team

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

Technology Support

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.

Apply Today

If you are an Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time, school-based W-2 opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee, with a 10-month school-year contract, we encourage you to apply.