Occupational Therapist – Maternity Leave Coverage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver occupational therapy services for an elementary school caseload during maternity leave coverage from November 2026 through February 2027.

• Plan, organize, and provide occupational therapy services that support student development, rehabilitation, and advancement toward IEP goals.

• Assess student capabilities in areas such as oral motor, sensory motor, activities of daily living, fine motor, and postural skills.

• Select and conduct appropriate evaluations.

• Offer direct, consultative, and collaborative therapy services.

• Take part in IEP meetings and assist in the formulation of student goals and services.

• Acquire, adapt, and document necessary adaptive equipment and supplies.

• Educate and assist staff, parents, and students with therapeutic and follow-up activities both at school and at home.

• Train staff on the proper handling, positioning, and utilization of adaptive/assistive devices.

• Keep accurate records and documentation.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active (or eligible for) Georgia Occupational Therapist license.

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred, but not mandatory.

• Consistent and punctual attendance.

• Capability to evaluate student abilities across oral motor, sensory motor, activities of daily living, fine motor, and postural skills.

• Ability to choose and administer suitable assessments.

• Proficiency in providing direct, consultative, and collaborative therapy services.

• Capacity to participate in IEP meetings and aid in the development of student goals and services.

• Skill in obtaining, modifying, and documenting adaptive equipment and supplies.

• Ability to instruct and support staff, parents, and students in therapeutic and follow-up activities.

• Competency in training staff on the proper handling, positioning, and use of adaptive/assistive devices.

• Ability to maintain thorough documentation and records.

🏝️ Benefits

• W-2 employment with liability insurance included.

• Healthcare benefits* available after a short waiting period for 0.8 FTE and above.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses.

• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites.

• Referral bonuses.

• Consistent school-year schedule.