Occupational Therapist - Remote - Ohio
Compensation
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Job Description
This is a remote position.
About HelloHero
HelloHero delivers related and behavioral health services to students nationwide. Since 2017, we’ve supported over 15,000 students through school districts in 28 states.
We focus on fair compensation and exceptional support through our Service Managers. 75% of our clinicians have been with us for over 3 years, reflecting the consistency and support we provide.
Our mission is to ensure students receive the services they need to succeed—while creating a more sustainable, supported environment for the clinicians who make that possible.
Position Details
- Location: Remote
- Schedule: School-day hours (aligned with student schedules)
- Employment Type: 1099 (Independent Contractor) and W2 options available
- Availability: 15-25 hrs a week
- Start Date: August 2026
This is a remote, school-based Occupational Therapist role, supporting students across K–12 school settings. You’ll work in coordination with school teams and families, supported by clear workflows, structured onboarding, and dedicated internal support.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy services aligned with IEPs
- Conduct assessments and implement interventions
- Develop goals and track student progress
- Complete documentation and progress reports
- Participate in IEP meetings and team collaboration
- Communicate with school staff, families, and stakeholders
Scheduling
- Services are delivered during standard school hours (typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Scheduling is aligned with student availability
- Structured caseloads and scheduling support
Requirements
- Active Ohio license
- Department of Education (DOE) licensure
- Active Ohio BCI Background Check
- Experience with IEPs and school-based collaboration (1 year minimum experience preferred)
- Comfortable using technology for virtual service delivery, including online platforms and documentation systems
- Reliable internet connection and access to appropriate technology for virtual service delivery
Benefits
Why Our Roles Are Different
- Clear expectations – Defined workflows and documentation standards
- Real support – Dedicated Service Manager who advocates for YOU with schools and supports you day-to-day, along with structured onboarding and consistent, responsive communication
- Access to assessment tools and resources – Supporting evaluation and reporting so you’re not sourcing or managing materials on your own
- Peer support – Access to internal, discipline-specific chat channels for real-time collaboration, questions, and shared resources
- Fair compensation – You’re paid for sessions, documentation, and no-shows—not just time in session
- Flexibility – Choose to work as a HelloHero employee or independent contractor, with part-time and full-time options. While services are delivered during school hours, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your day and caseload
- Streamlined technology – Sessions are delivered through our proprietary platform, simplifying scheduling, documentation, and service delivery
- Efficient scheduling tools – Our platform includes auto-scheduling capabilities for many assignments, reducing time spent coordinating sessions
- Opportunities for growth – Flexibility to build and expand your caseload over time based on your preferences and availability
- Licensure support – Support for cross-licensing in additional states as opportunities arise
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Hello Hero holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 13 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,257 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $85k–$120k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 50% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Hello Hero | silver tier, 82/100 | Top Employers work-life index13 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Remote - Ohio at Hello Hero a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,257 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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