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School Occupational Therapist - Cary, North Carolina

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Cary, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$91,090 / year median in North Carolina

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding contract role supporting schools as a dedicated Occupational Therapist for the academic year beginning 30 days after offer acceptance (anticipated start: 9/10/2026, through 06/09/2027). This full-time, on-site opportunity focuses on empowering students across a network of schools on the western side of Wake County—a dynamic setting with sites likely including elementary, middle, and high school students. You'll thrive working under the district's innovative workload model, with periodic re-evaluation and targeted balancing, ensuring your time and skill are optimized for student impact. Your caseload and school assignments will be confirmed prior to your start. Interviews are moving forward swiftly—take this chance to shape young learners' experiences!

Key Qualifications:

Active OT license issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT) Completed post-graduate Occupational Therapy degree; master's preferred Demonstrated school-based therapy experience, with clear documentation of services provided Strong assessment skills, especially in motor screenings, and conducting OT evaluations directly related to educational programming and state standards Proficiency with standardized assessments frequently used in school OT practice, especially SPM-2 and Sensory Profile 2 Competence interpreting and applying evaluative findings in school settings Ability to register with NC Tracks and obtain an NPI number prior to start Willingness to complete required DCDEE fingerprinting and district background checks

Responsibilities:

Deliver direct OT services in accordance with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Conduct functional and sensory-motor assessments Collaborate with educational teams to set goals aligned with curriculum standards Document services and student progress efficiently and compliantly Adapt approaches based on workload review, supporting positive outcomes across multiple sites This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an engaging school community. If you're passionate about school-based therapy and eager to start making a difference, apply today to secure your interview and take the next step in your OT career! #p31