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Columbus, Ohio · Remote OK

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

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 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

Fine Motor AssessmentSensory Processing AssessmentFunctional Skills AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningIEP Goal SettingProgress TrackingSession DocumentationRemote InstructionStudent Rapport BuildingSchool-Based CollaborationFERPA Compliance

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 Ohio?
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 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.

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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