Occupational Therapy in Eugene, OR

Last updated: April 17, 2026

50 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Eugene, OR. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

50 providers in Eugene

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Occupational Therapy in Eugene, OR

Pediatric occupational therapy in Eugene is about the everyday skills a child is struggling with — gripping a pencil and forming letters, managing buttons, zippers, and shoelaces, staying regulated in a busy classroom, and holding attention long enough to get through the school day. Many Eugene parents come in after a teacher raises handwriting or focus, after repeated sensory meltdowns, or as part of an autism or ADHD evaluation.

FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapists (many credentialed OTR/L) across the Eugene area, including clinics in south Eugene, west Eugene, and nearby Springfield, plus programs through PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center and the University of Oregon clinic programs. Some clinics run full sensory gyms; others focus on fine-motor and school readiness, or partner with feeding therapy — worth confirming on the first call.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly sessions, with home activities so progress carries into daily routines.

For children under three, Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) can deliver OT in your home while you wait.

Below are the occupational therapy providers currently active in Eugene.

What to expect

The evaluation covers fine motor, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, self-care, and play; you'll receive a written plan with goals, and treatment begins at the next visit. A sensory gym with swings and climbing equipment is normal and therapeutic. Ask whether the therapist is a licensed, registered occupational therapist (OTR/L).

Insurance

the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers medically necessary OT for children through coordinated care organizations (CCOs) such as PacificSource Community Solutions and Trillium Community Health Plan. Commercial plans (Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, PacificSource, Providence Health Plan, and Aetna) typically need prior authorization and may cap annual visits — check yours.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Solo practice 3–7 weeks · mid-sized clinics 5–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated 8–13 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) via the Oregon Department of Education — OT often in-home, under an IFSP, at no cost.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Eugene, OR

What does pediatric occupational therapy help with?

Pediatric OT helps with fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, fasteners), sensory processing, self-care and daily-living skills, and the regulation needed to participate at school. Eugene families often pursue OT after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, after sensory difficulties, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

Does the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) cover occupational therapy in Eugene?

Yes. the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers medically necessary OT for children, delivered through coordinated care organizations (CCOs) such as PacificSource Community Solutions and Trillium Community Health Plan. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Confirm the practice is in-network with your plan before scheduling.

What's the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy for kids?

Physical therapy targets gross motor skills — walking, balance, strength, coordination. Occupational therapy targets fine motor and functional daily skills, sensory processing, and self-care. Some children see both. If you're unsure which your child needs, an OT or PT evaluation can point you in the right direction.

How long is the wait for a pediatric OT evaluation in Eugene?

Wait times in the Eugene area vary by provider type — solo practices start soonest, then mid-sized clinics, with hospital-affiliated programs longest. Children under three can often begin sooner through Early Intervention / Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), which delivers OT in the home.

Why does my child's OT use swings and climbing equipment?

A sensory gym with swings, ball pits, and climbing equipment is standard pediatric OT. Movement-based activities help children with sensory processing and motor planning, and play is the natural way children build these skills. It looks like fun because engagement is part of how OT works.

Can OT help with my child's handwriting specifically?

Yes. Handwriting difficulty is one of the most common reasons children are referred to OT. The therapist assesses grip, hand strength, visual-motor skills, and posture, then works on the underlying skills rather than drilling letters. Many Eugene OTs offer school-readiness and handwriting-focused programs.

Other Therapy Types in Eugene

Speech Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

50 OT Therapists in Eugene

Amy Hickson, OTR/L, CLT

Eugene, OR

Occupational Therapy in Eugene, OR

Occupational Therapy in Eugene, OR

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Eugene, OR

Other Therapy Types in Eugene

50 OT Therapists in Eugene

Amy Hickson, OTR/L, CLT

Angela Mencisk, OTR/L

Anna Jones

Bobbi Grace, OTR/L

Brett Buckner, MOT, MAEd, OTR, ATC

Carlee Long, OTR/L

Carrie Bartlett

Carrie Meadowcroft, OT, CHT

Catherine Mcgovern-Zlotek, OT

Charlotte Maloney, O.T.

Cherie Pert Luciano

Cheryl Chapman

Christine Emmes, OTR

Corri Hall, MOT, OTR/L

Debbie Ahearn, OTR

Dylan Gable, OTR/L

Emma Hyerstay, OTR/L

Emma Jane, OTR

Erin Garrison, MOTR/L

Frances Aufort, OTR/L

Frances Downing, OTR/L

Heather Chiappisi

Ileczandria Amador

Jessica Draper, OTR/L, IBCLC

Jillian Harrison, MSOT, OTR/L

Jill Lancaster

John Boita

Jonathan Basso, MSOT

Joseph Ippolito, OTR/L

Judith Emmanere, OTR/L, CHT

Kallan Link, OTR/L

Kira Fields, OTR/L

Kristin Dudzic, OTD, OTR/L

Kristine Dibos, OTR/L, OTD

Laura Fischrup, OTR/L

Leslie Hoffman, OTR

Lisa Kelm, OTR

Luke Mitchell

Marlissa House

Mary Mallon, OTR

Maureen Mccauley, O.T.

Nancy Clogston, O.T.

Nicole Bies, OTR

Paul Anderson

Shannon Bray, OTR/L

Shanon Goodpasture-Lehr

Shea Caddel, OTR

Taylor Callen

Travis Hoffman, O.T.

Zita Macdow

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