Travel Occupational Therapist
Tacoma, WA
Princeton Staffing Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,291/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Description
Company: Princeton Staffing Solutions
Contract Type: W2 – Local or Travel
Position Details:
Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Facility Type: Public School District
Setting: School – Special Education - Related Therapy Services
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Work Arrangement and Hours Per Week: In Person, 37.5 hours per week
Dates: Start ASAP through 6/18/26
Age Range of Students: K-12
Experience as a School Based OT: Required. Must also have active Department of Health OT License and Educational Staff Associate Certification.
Occupational Therapist (OT) School Basted – Qualifications and Responsibilities:
o Training/experience in a variety of diagnostic instruments for assessing fine motor, visual motor, visual-perceptual, sensory motor and self-care skill levels.
o Additional training/experience in pediatrics, neurodevelopmental therapy, sensory integration, CPR/First Aid.
o Working knowledge of State rules and regulations for disabled students.
o Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds in a variety of educational interdisciplinary team settings.
o Ability to apply purposeful, goal directed, developmentally sequenced activities to enhance the student’s potential for facilitating improvement of a student’s physical, emotional, sensory and/or perceptual deficit through use of specially designed instruction and/or related services delivery models.
o Experience writing Individual Education Programs (IEP).
o Ability to write measurable annual goals and objectives.
State License - Education - Certification Requirements:
o Graduate of an accredited OT program (minimum: Bachelor of Science)
o Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
o WA Department of Health License as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
o Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification issued by OSPI
About Princeton Staffing Solutions
Established in 2016, Princeton Staffing Solutions (PSS) is a premier personnel services organization devoted to matching talented Special Education and Student Support professionals with rewarding Local or Travel contract (W2) opportunities in schools nationwide (Public, Charter, Special Schools). Princeton Staffing Solutions is grateful for the profound impact our providers have supporting children Birth to 21 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Emotional/Behavioral, Orthopedic Impairment, Speech or Language Impairment, Developmental Delay, Specific Learning Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment, Deafness, Hearing Impairment and Multiple Disabilities
Employer
Princeton Staffing Solutions
About Tacoma, WA
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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