Occupational Therapist (OT)
27 days ago
Houston
Job Description Occupational Therapist (OT) ? School-Based | Multiple Locations Locations Available: Albuquerque, NM | Plano, TX | Colorado Springs, CO Schedule: Full-Time | School Hours | Contract Setting: K-12 Schools (varies by campus) Help Students Thrive in the Classroom and Beyond We’re hiring Occupational Therapists (OTs) for school-based opportunities in multiple locations. In a school setting, Occupational Therapists (OTs) support students' ability to participate in the "occupations" of school, such as academics, social interaction, and self-care. They evaluate physical, sensory, and cognitive barriers and provide interventions like environmental modifications or specialized equipment to help students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This is a great opportunity for OTs who enjoy collaborating with educators and supporting students through meaningful, goal-driven interventions. Responsibilities • Evaluate student needs related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and functional participation, • Support students in meeting IEP goals through targeted OT services, • Recommend classroom strategies, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment, • Provide individual and/or group therapy sessions, • Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and families, • Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program (Master’s or Doctorate), • Completion of required fieldwork/clinical rotations (typically 24 weeks), • NBCOT certification and active OTR status, • Active state OT license (or ability to obtain), • Colorado (CO): DORA (Board of OT); To work in schools, you must also obtain a Special Services Provider (SSP) license from the Colorado Dept. of Education., • New Mexico (NM): NM Board of OT Requires a state license plus a Support Provider License from the NM Public Education Department., • Texas (TX): TX Board of OT Examiners State OT license is required; practitioners must adhere to the TX OT Practice Act regarding school-based services AUSTP30 #ZR Company DescriptionAbout Burnett Specialists Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results. As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. Visit us at: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!About Burnett Specialists\r\nBurnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.\r\n\r\nWith a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.\r\n\r\nAs a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.\r\n\r\nVisit us at: us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!