School Occupational Therapist

Company: Ampersand Therapy
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Hello OTs!Come work with a local, women, and therapist founded and run company! Ampersand Therapy is looking for Occupational Therapists (OTs) for *the remainder of the 24-25 school year with possibility to extend.* We are looking for a full time Occupational Therapist (OT) in the school setting.*Job Details:** In-person candidates only - *Interviewing asap!!** Position starts March and ends June 2025 with the opportunity to extend to next school year* Elementary and early learning caseload* 1.0 FTE position, 37.5 hours per week* Provide evaluations and treatments for schools* Complete IEPs and documentation* Collaborate with school Special Education team* *Requires a state license or be willing to acquire ASAP** *Requires an ESA certification or willing to acquire ASAP** Proof of Covid vaccination required*Benefits & Perks:** Paid Sick Leave* Healthcare Benefits* 401k matching* Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional costs* Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate* W2 employee* General and professional liability insurance coverage* Referral bonuses* No non-compete clauses* Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for nonprofits*Waiting period on benefits apply. 0.8 FTE or higher_*Why Work With Us*_Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, local to Northern Colorado and Western WA and are proud to be women, minority and therapist owned and run. We began our career working in the districts and also as contractors. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!_*Our Values*_* *Focus on equity *- We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.* *Focus on community* - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.* *Focus on the earth* - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprintAmpersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Continuing education credits* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Mileage reimbursement* Paid time off* Pet insurance* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to Friday* No weekendsLicense/Certification:* OTR (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Tacoma, WA 98418 (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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