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Minneapolis, Minnesota · Remote OK

Remote OT (Occupational Therapist) Minnesota K-12 Schools

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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
  • 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 and evaluate student functional skills in a remote school setting. Design individualized treatment plans, document sessions, and collaborate with school staff to support student progress toward IEP goals.

Requirements

Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and a valid Minnesota OT license or OT Compact privilege. Candidates must have experience with telepractice platforms and a reliable, FERPA-compliant home office setup.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentFine Motor AssessmentTreatment PlanningDocumentationStudent Progress Tracking

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 63% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Fullmind holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 10 active listings.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$125kOccupational Therapy median $103k (middle half $94k–$121k)67 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 50% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,221 in the last 30 days1,726 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Fullmindsilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,992 Occupational Therapy listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote OT (Occupational Therapist) Minnesota 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 8,992 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$90k
3
$100k
11
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

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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 8,992 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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