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Remote OT (Occupational Therapist) Minnesota K-12 Schools

Occupational TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

The week · per this posting

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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

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 9,052 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, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

7
<$110k
4
$110k-135k
2
$141k
2
$160k-185k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$90/hr
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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#3

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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 9,052 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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