Licensed Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OT) — Phoenix, AZ

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Setting: School-Based / K–12
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a school-based team in Phoenix, AZ. The OT will provide services to students with a variety of developmental, sensory, fine-motor, and functional needs while collaborating with teachers, families, and other members of the educational team.

Responsibilities
Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students.
Evaluate students and help determine appropriate OT services.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Address fine-motor, sensory-motor, visual-motor, self-care, and functional skills.
Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student goals.
Document services and student progress.
Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and other related-service providers.
Support students' ability to participate successfully in the educational environment.
Requirements
Active Arizona Occupational Therapist license — REQUIRED.
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
NBCOT certification/examination — required for Arizona licensure.
Completion of required supervised fieldwork.
Valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card as required by the school/district.
Pediatric or school-based experience preferred, but not required.
Must meet all applicable school district employment and background-screening requirements.
Arizona OT Licensing Requirements

To obtain an Arizona OT license, applicants must meet the state's academic requirements, complete supervised fieldwork, pass the NBCOT examination, and pay the applicable licensing fee. Arizona law prohibits practicing occupational therapy before the license is issued.

Arizona also offers a limited license pathway for individuals who have completed their OT program but have not yet taken the NBCOT exam; however, this requires appropriate supervision and issuance of the limited license before practice.

For a standard school-based position, an active Arizona OT license should be treated as the hard requirement.

School-Based Role

The OT will work with students in an educational environment and may provide services addressing:

Fine-motor development
Handwriting and written-work access
Sensory processing
Visual-motor and perceptual skills
Self-care and functional skills
Classroom participation
Assistive/adaptive equipment
Student independence and educational access

Must be appropriately licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in Arizona.

Apply today to learn more about this Phoenix, AZ school-based OT opportunity!