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Jersey City, New Jersey · Remote OK

Virtual School Occupational Therapist (OT) K-12 Schools

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$65/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • $40-$65+ hourly rate; based on experience, rates are negotiable and subject to change.
  • Fully Remote, 1099 Contract Opportunity
  • Assignments Available for the 2026-27 School Year

About Fullmind

Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure every child has access to education, filling teacher vacancies by live-streaming certified educators directly to students. As a Fullmind educator, you'll deliver virtual instruction and guide students to course completion. Learn more here.

The Role

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position following the school district's calendar. Immediate start dates depend on available placements once you've completed the application process.

As a Fullmind Occupational Therapist, you will:

Deliver engaging, high-quality OT instruction in a remote classroom, building the same rapport and momentum an in-person therapist would

Evaluate fine motor, sensory processing, and functional skills, and translate findings into clear, actionable goals

  • Design and carry out individualized treatment plans tailored to each student's IEP in a remote setting.
  • Document sessions and track progress toward IEP goals with the rigor districts require
  • Partner with school-based staff, teachers, case managers, and administrators — to keep everyone aligned on student progress
  • Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
  • Valid State license in Occupational Therapy. And a valid certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
  • Comfort and experience with telepractice platforms for assessment and therapy delivery in a school/IEP setting

A reliable, FERPA-compliant home setup: webcam, headset, stable high-speed internet, and a private, distraction-free workspace

Strong remote-collaboration skills. You'll be a full partner to classroom teachers, case managers, and families even without being in the building

Authorization to Work in the United States

This is a 1099 contract position; it does not include employee benefits. Hourly rate is negotiable based on experience and placement.

Ready to bring your expertise to students who need it? Apply today.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality occupational therapy instruction in a remote classroom setting while building rapport with students. Design and implement individualized treatment plans based on IEP goals and collaborate with school staff to track student progress.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program and a valid state license. Candidates must also hold an NBCOT certification and possess experience with telepractice platforms.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentFine Motor AssessmentTreatment PlanningRemote InstructionDocumentationCase Management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 42% have no call, 49% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Fullmind holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 12 active listings.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in New Jersey?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,128 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$135kOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $104k–$141k)205 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 5% remote · 42% no call · 49% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Fullmindsilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index12 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,128 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual School Occupational Therapist (OT) K-12 Schools at Fullmind a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,128 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 12 employers
9
<$105k
6
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$141k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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