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ProCare Therapy
Remote School Occupational Therapist - North Carolina
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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.
$91,090 / year median in the U.S.
-3% projected decline
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 North Carolina Occupational Therapist license issued by the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (NCBOT)
- Active North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Educator License in Occupational Therapy (or eligibility)
- NBCOT certification preferred
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or teletherapy preferred)
- Experience with NC IEP processes, fine motor/sensory evaluations, and virtual service delivery is a plus
- Strong clinical communication, organization, and time-management 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 self-help skills within the educational setting
- Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans tailored to student needs in a remote environment
- Provide direct teletherapy services focused on functional school goals and track student progress
- Use objective data to adapt sensory strategies, motor interventions, and environmental accommodations Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with general and special education teachers, parents, and administrative staff to promote classroom access and student independence
- Provide practical recommendations for virtual accommodations, adaptive tools, and classroom sensory strategies
- Participate actively in virtual IEP team meetings, multidisciplinary evaluation reviews, and 504 plan conferences 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 NCDPI policies, local education agency (LEA) guidelines, 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 aids, 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