Virtual School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Minnesota (MN License or OT Compact
Listed compensation
$40-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Deliver remote occupational therapy services, assess students’ fine motor, sensory processing, and functional skills, and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with their IEPs. Document sessions and progress toward goals, while coordinating with teachers, school staff, case managers, administrators, and families.
Requirements
Applicants must have a master’s or doctorate in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program and either a Minnesota OT license or an eligible OT Compact privilege. They must be comfortable delivering school-based telepractice, have a reliable FERPA-compliant home workspace and strong remote-collaboration skills, and be authorized to work in the United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,992 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$125k | Occupational Therapy median $103k (middle half $94k–$121k)67 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 50% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 3,221 in the last 30 days | 1,726 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 |
| Fullmind | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index10 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Minnesota (MN License or OT Compact 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.
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