Virtual School Occupational Therapist - Indiana

ProCare Therapy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 Independent Contractor Status

Direct & Indirect Service Hours pay

Competitive hourly pay rates

100% from home

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a 100% remote, school-based role in Indiana. The OT will conduct virtual evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and provide teletherapy services focused on educational outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of school-based or teletherapy experience, is proficient with teletherapy platforms, and will collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff while ensuring compliance with IDOE standards and IDEA

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's or doctorate in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Active Indiana OT license issued by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee (IPLA).
• NBCOT certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in school-based and/or teletherapy settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual evaluations of fine motor, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and functional school participation.
• Develop and implement individualized OT treatment plans for remote delivery.
• Provide direct teletherapy focused on educational, functional goals and monitor progress.
• Use data to adapt sensory strategies, motor interventions, and environmental accommodations.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and school staff to optimize student participation.
• Provide recommendations for virtual accommodations and adaptive tools.
• Participate in CCC/IEP meetings and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and IEP goals.
• Ensure compliance with IDOE standards, Article 7 regulations, and IDEA mandates.
• Utilize virtual platforms to deliver engaging therapy sessions and guide onsite facilitators during remote sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Clinical reasoning

Teletherapy delivery

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited program)

Tools

Teletherapy platforms

Job description

Qualifications

• Masters degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Active Indiana Occupational Therapist license issued by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee (IPLA)
• NBCOT certification preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or teletherapy preferred)
• Experience with Indiana IEP processes, fine motor/sensory assessments, and virtual service delivery is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical reasoning skills
• Comfortable using teletherapy platforms, digital resources, and remote intervention tools

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct virtual evaluations to assess fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, and functional school participation
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans tailored to student needs in a remote format
• Provide direct teletherapy services focused on educational, functional goals and monitor student progress
• Use objective data to adapt sensory strategies, motor interventions, and environmental accommodations

Collaboration & Support

• Collaborate closely with general and special education teachers, parents, and school staff to optimize student participation and independence
• Provide practical recommendations for virtual accommodations, adaptive tools, and classroom sensory strategies
• Participate actively in Case Conference Committee (CCC) / virtual IEP meetings and multidisciplinary reviews

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of direct service logs, progress notes, and IEP goal updates
• Ensure all evaluations and therapeutic services strictly comply with Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) standards, Article 7 regulations, and IDEA mandates
• Complete comprehensive evaluation summaries, eligibility documentation, and required compliance paperwork

Technology & Teletherapy Tools

• Utilize virtual platforms and interactive digital tools to deliver engaging, fine-motor and sensory-focused therapy sessions
• Adapt activities, visual guides, and therapeutic resources for an effective online learning environment
• Guide onsite facilitators and families during remote sessions and assist with basic platform troubleshooting

Advocacy & Education

• Support students in utilizing accommodations, adaptive devices, and assistive technologies
• Provide educational resources, consultation, and guidance to school personnel and families on pediatric motor and sensory development

Benefits of Role

• 1099 Independent Contractor Status
• Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours
• Competitive Hourly Pay Rates
• Flexibility with schedule and working 100% from home

For additional information, please contact Charlie Harper, Account Executive @ Procare Therapy and VocoVision!

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