Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based
Tulsa, Oklahoma | Part-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | On-Site
About Us
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team for a part-time, school-based opportunity in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the 2026–2027 school year.
If you enjoy working with children, collaborating with educators, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and helping students develop the skills they need to participate successfully in their educational environment, this could be a great fit. You'll work with students in Pre-K through 12th grade, with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team.
Position Details
Part-time: 2-5 hours per week
School year: 2026–2027, August through May
Grades: Pre-K–12
Setting: On-site, in-person
Pay: $55–$60+/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement
Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time
Manageable caseload
Support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners
What You'll Do
As a school-based Occupational Therapist, you'll evaluate and support students whose fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, regulation, and other functional needs affect their ability to access and participate successfully in their educational environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing direct occupational therapy services to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom environments
Conducting comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
Developing measurable, educationally relevant IEP goals based on evaluation results and student needs
Developing and implementing individualized intervention plans
Providing consultation and classroom-based support to teachers, special education staff, and other school professionals
Addressing fine-motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, self-care, regulation, positioning, and functional school participation needs
Identifying and analyzing areas of developmental and sensory-motor dysfunction that may affect educational performance
Monitoring student progress and collecting data to measure outcomes and guide intervention
Completing timely and accurate evaluations, progress reports, IEP documentation, and other required records
Participating in IEP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and student-support meetings
Providing case management for assigned students, as applicable to the position
Collaborating with teachers, special education professionals, families, administrators, therapists, and other members of the educational team
Recommending appropriate accommodations, modifications, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental supports within the OT scope of practice
Providing education and consultation to school teams and families regarding strategies that support student participation and independence
Maintaining confidentiality and following applicable professional standards, district policies, and state and federal requirements
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's, Master's, OTD, or PhD degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, as applicable to the candidate's pathway to professional licensure
Current NBCOT certification
Active or eligible for Oklahoma Occupational Therapist licensure
Appropriate educational credentialing or authorization, if required for the specific school assignment
Experience working with children or school-aged students
School-based or pediatric Occupational Therapy experience preferred
Strong foundation in sensory integration and sensory processing, with the ability to identify and analyze developmental and sensory-motor needs
Knowledge of fine-motor, visual-motor, self-care, regulation, positioning, and functional participation within educational environments
Understanding of IEPs, IDEA, special education processes, and educationally relevant Occupational Therapy services
Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention-planning skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Proficient in the use of technology for documentation, communication, and educational purposes
Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to exercise a high level of tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment in internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
School-based Occupational Therapy is active and hands-on. The Occupational Therapist must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities.
Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or therapeutic equipment as appropriate to the position.
All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.
W-2 employees may be eligible for:
Competitive hourly compensation
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k)
Guaranteed hours
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Ongoing clinical and administrative support
Access to the TheraPeds professional community
1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
Competitive contract rates
Benefit Resources
Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
Guaranteed hours
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Ongoing clinical and administrative support
Access to the TheraPeds professional community
Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.
Why TheraPeds Partners?
At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.
As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.
If you're an Occupational Therapist looking for a school-based OT position, we'd love to connect with you.