Occupational Therapist/OT

US: Tryfacta • Redwood City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tryfacta is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a temporary, school-based contract assignment serving schools in East Palo Alto and Redwood City, California. The assignment runs through June 4, 2027, during the 2026–2027 academic year. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:10 PM, with a 30-minute break, and approximately 40 hours per week. The caseload is approximately 50 students across five school locations. Pay is $73 per hour on W-2.

The Occupational Therapist provides individualized services to support students’ educational goals and functional development. The role includes assessing student needs, developing and delivering therapy plans, collaborating with families and school teams, participating in IEP processes, documenting services and progress, and coordinating work across multiple school sites.

Requirements

• Active and valid California Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
• At least 1 year of school-based occupational therapy experience.
• Experience working with school-aged children and students with special education needs.
• Knowledge of school-based OT assessments, interventions, IEPs, and educational support services.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage services across multiple school locations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to supporting students’ educational participation, independence, and functional development.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of total occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Spanish or Vietnamese bilingual skills are a plus but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services based on students’ individual needs and educational goals.
• Conduct occupational therapy assessments, evaluations, and screenings as appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans and measurable student goals.
• Support students with fine motor skills, handwriting, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and activities of daily living.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, school administrators, parents, and other related service providers.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contribute to developing and reviewing student goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, evaluation records, and service logs in accordance with school and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor student progress and modify intervention strategies as needed.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 50 students across five school locations.
• Coordinate schedules and travel between assigned schools to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Ensure therapy services comply with applicable California regulations, professional standards, and school policies.
• Maintain student confidentiality and follow applicable privacy requirements.

What This Job Offers

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