Remote Part time School Based Occupational Therapist - Detroit, Michigan

Job Description

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.

Location: Fully remote
Type: Parttime 1099 Contract

We are seeking a passionate, licensed Occupational Therapist to join our virtual school?based team in Michigan. You will deliver engaging, evidence-based teletherapy services to K12 students, collaborating with school staff, parents, and educators to foster student success in academic and daily living skills under IDEA and Section?504 frameworks.

• Conduct virtual evaluations and assessments (e.g. fine motor, sensory processing, handwriting, self?care readiness) using standardized tools adapted to online formats

• Develop individualized intervention plans and SMART IEP goals aligned to student needs

• Provide live teletherapy sessions including guided exercises, sensory strategies, adaptive techniques, and consultative support

• Train and support parents, teachers, paraprofessionals in implementing therapy strategies throughout the school day

• Monitor student progress; modify therapy plans as needed and participate in IEP meetings as required

• Maintain prehensive documentation and reporting , including session notes, evaluation reports, telehealth consent, attendance tracking, and IEP updates

• Collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams (speech?language pathologists, school psychologists, educators) to ensure integrated care and pliance

• Active Michigan OT licensure and NBCOT (OTR) credential must be licensed in MI and service only Michigan?based students

• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE?accredited program (required by Michigan standards)

• School?based or pediatric OT experience , ideally 1+ year (2+ years preferred)

• Teletherapy experience or strong technical capability with virtual conferencing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and remote documentation systems

• Strong verbal and written munication , especially for training stakeholders remotely and collaborating with staff

• Ability to work independently , manage schedules and caseloads, and troubleshoot basic tech issues

• Advanced knowledge in sensory integration, handwriting programs , ADL/self?care, AAC strategies, or assistive technology

• Familiarity with learning management systems (Google Classroom, Seesaw, etc.)

• Understanding of Michigan special education law (IDEA, Section 504), IEP pliance standards, and state?specific documentation requirements