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ProCare Therapy
Virtual School Occupational Therapist - Indiana
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$85,616 / year median in the U.S.
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, active Occupational Therapist license and 1+ year of Occupational Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Qualifications
- Master's 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!
Benefits
- Dental Insurance