Occupational Therapist OT - Jacksonville FL - Full Time W2

Thrive Therapies Group•Jacksonville, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization that delivers care exclusively in schools because school is where clinical care becomes transformative for kids with disabilities. Where therapy turns into learning, friendships, and belonging. Built by providers, for providers. We have an immediate opening for a full-time school-based Occupational Therapist in the greater Jacksonville, FL area for the 26-27 school year. As a School-Based Occupational Therapist you assess and treat students K-12 with physical, developmental, sensory, and learning challenges that impact educational function and independence. You design individualized interventions targeting fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and learning environment modifications to support academic engagement and social participation.

Requirements

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
NBCOT certification required
Valid, unrestricted Florida OT license or ability to obtain within 30 days
Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of school-based OT experience
New graduates welcome with structured mentorship
Training in sensory integration and processing Ayres Sensory Integration preferred
Experience with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and accessibility assessment
Experience with autism spectrum disorder and complex physical disabilities
Bilingual capability is a meaningful plus

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations including fine and gross motor assessment, sensory processing screening, self-care functional capacity, and learning readiness
Develop and implement individualized IEP goals focused on school function: handwriting, self-feeding, self-care routines, classroom participation, and independence
Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services including fine motor skill development, sensory integration activities, and environmental modifications
Design classroom-wide and school-wide sensory breaks, movement activities, and accommodations to support learning and self-regulation
Collaborate with special education, physical therapists, and classroom teachers on positioning, adaptive equipment, and accessibility solutions
Assess and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and learning environment modifications
Participate in IEP and ARD meetings and contribute to transition planning for secondary students

Benefits

Competitive W-2 salary: $71,750 to $96,760 based on credentials, experience, and location.
Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision effective your first day
401(k) with company match
10 days PTO plus paid sick leave
Professional development stipend: $1,200 annually
$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