Virtual School-Based Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) - Virginia

Qualifications

• Dual Licensure Requirement: Active, valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine AND active professional licensure in the state where you currently reside (if different)
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Minimum of 2+ years of school-based experience practicing within the last 5 years
• Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification (OTR)
• Thorough familiarity with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) special education guidelines, Section 504 plans, and virtual fine motor/sensory evaluations
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in administering, scoring, and interpreting virtual standardized OT assessments
• Strong clinical reasoning, caseload management, and remote interdisciplinary communication skills
• High-speed internet connection, dedicated home workspace, and comfort navigating telepractice platforms, remote observation tools, and digital IEP software

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Direct Intervention

• Conduct comprehensive virtual evaluations to assess fine motor development, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, bilateral coordination, and activities of daily living (ADLs) within school contexts
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Deliver direct teletherapy sessions targeting fine motor coordination, visual-perceptual skills, self-regulation, and functional classroom access
• Collect and analyze objective clinical data continuously to monitor progress, adapt therapeutic interventions, and guide IEP goal updates

Collaboration & School Support

• Collaborate closely with general and special education teachers, related service providers (SLPs, PTs, School Psychologists), paraprofessionals, and parents
• Provide consultative support and practical recommendations regarding classroom accommodations, handwriting modifications, sensory strategies, and adaptive equipment
• Participate actively in virtual IEP team meetings, multidisciplinary evaluation reviews, and Section 504 conferences

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, compliant, and timely documentation of direct service logs, session notes, and quarterly IEP progress reports
• Ensure all evaluations and therapeutic services strictly comply with Virginia 65-business-day evaluation timelines, VDOE special education regulations, district policies, and IDEA mandates
• Complete comprehensive evaluation summaries, Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), and required state compliance documentation

Technology & Teletherapy Delivery

• Utilize interactive digital platforms, visual modeling tools, and engaging online stimuli to conduct dynamic therapy sessions
• Adapt physical OT activities, fine motor exercises, and household items for effective remote learning and carryover
• Guide onsite school facilitators and families with session setup, camera positioning, and basic tech troubleshooting

Advocacy & Functional Independence

• Support students in accessing appropriate classroom adaptations, assistive technology, and ergonomic modifications
• Provide educational resources and consultation to educators and families regarding pediatric motor development, sensory integration, and self-care skills

Benefits of Role

• 1099 Independent Contractor Status
• Available for FT or PT schedules
• Compensation for both Direct & Indirect Service Hours (therapy sessions, evaluations, report writing, and IEP meetings)
• 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!
📍 (678) 538-6734
📍 [email protected]