Occupational Therapist
About the job
- Hold a license or certification from the state of California in Occupational Therapy.
- Have access to a mobile phone for email and basic internet when working offsite.
- Hold automobile insurance with limits that allow driving a personal vehicle for work, including at least $25,000/$50,000 liability coverage.
- Clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ.
- Have a current TB test.
- Prepare, review, and finalize occupational therapy sections of IEPs, assessment reports, and related special education documentation in compliance with California and IDEA requirements.
- Attend and actively participate in virtual IEP meetings, collaborating with families, district staff, and multidisciplinary team members to support student-centered outcomes.
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and mentorship to COTAs, ensuring services are implemented effectively and in accordance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
- Coordinate with a team of Occupational Therapists to ensure timely coverage of IEP meetings, assessments, and consultation needs across assigned districts.
- Maintain organized schedules, caseload documentation, and communication systems to support efficient service delivery and successful team collaboration.
- Consult with school personnel, caregivers, and service providers to develop practical strategies that support student participation, access, and progress within educational environments.
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and helping maintain high-quality occupational therapy services.
About the company
Total Education Solutions runs special education and therapy services for children and adults with disabilities, working in schools, family clinics, homes and online. For public, charter and private schools, its credentialed teachers and licensed therapists deliver services written into students' individualized education plans, and it consults on compliance and budgeting. Its clinics treat clients with speech, occupational and physical therapy and applied behavior analysis, a structured method for building communication and daily skills. Schools and public agencies pay under service contracts, while families pay through health coverage or privately. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in South Pasadena, California.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
South Pasadena, CA
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sacramento occupational therapists get flexible hours: the school role is hybrid, 15-40 weekly hours, paying $47.50-$53.47 hourly.
- Entry-level behavior roles need no degree: Sacramento's trainee technician posting asks for a diploma or GED, paying $19.50-$26.13 hourly.
- Second-language use factors into pay: Detroit-area teacher and Troy speech therapist ranges weigh using one 50% of the time.
What critics are saying
- Expect to drive your own car: Sacramento's occupational therapy role requires personal auto insurance for classroom, clinic and home visits.
- Insurance-funded therapy needs approval: TES requires a physician's prescription and must document medical necessity before insurers pay.
- Expect noisy work settings: Sacramento's behavior technician posting lists moderate to loud noise and clients with diverse behaviors.
What makes Total Education Solutions unique
- Ownership sits with management: TES is a privately held corporation acquired by key senior managers in 2019.
- TES runs its own autism school: TES Academy in Fairlawn, Ohio, teaches students ages 3 through 21.
- Infant therapy has a public funding channel: TES is a vendor to 11 California Regional Centers for ages 0-3.
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