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Minneapolis, Minnesota · Remote OK

Virtual School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Minnesota or OT Compact License

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

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Job Description

  • $40-$60 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
  • A Minnesota OT license from the MN Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Or an OT Compact privilege from Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin
  • 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

The Occupational Therapist will deliver high-quality virtual instruction and design individualized treatment plans based on student IEPs. They will also evaluate fine motor and sensory processing skills while maintaining rigorous documentation and collaborating with school staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program and possess a valid Minnesota OT license or an OT Compact privilege. A reliable, FERPA-compliant home office setup and experience with telepractice platforms are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentFine Motor AssessmentRemote InstructionCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Minnesota or OT Compact License 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 9,050 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Fullmind holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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