Location: Remote, serving clients throughout
California
Position Type: Part-Time, 1099 Independent Contractor
Compensation: $37–$45 per hour
Schedule: Availability needed primarily Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:00 PM
Pacific Time
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Occupational
Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our multidisciplinary telehealth practice.
In this remote role, you will provide virtual occupational therapy services to
pediatric and young adults throughout California under the supervision of a licensed
Occupational Therapist (OT).
You will support clients with a variety of functional needs,
including fine-motor development, sensory-processing differences, self-care and
daily living skills, visual-motor integration, executive functioning,
developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and adaptive skill development.
What You’ll Do
- Provide individualized virtual occupational therapy
sessions under the supervision of a licensed OT
- Implement established treatment plans, therapeutic
activities, and home-program recommendations
- Deliver engaging, client-centered telehealth
sessions, typically a clinical hour, 45/60 minutes
- Support clients in developing functional skills
related to activities of daily living, fine-motor coordination, sensory
regulation, play, school participation, feeding, and community
participation
- Adapt activities and interventions to meet each
client’s developmental level, goals, environment, and family needs
- Complete accurate, timely daily documentation in
Fusion by Ensora Health
- Communicate with supervising OTs regarding client
progress, clinical needs, scheduling, and care coordination
- Collaborate with OTs, Speech-Language Pathologists,
ABA providers, caregivers, educators, and other members of the care team
- Provide caregiver education, coaching, and
home-program support as appropriate
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, and
continuing education meetings
- Maintain HIPAA, ethical, professional, and
documentation standards
Required Qualifications
- Current California Occupational Therapy Assistant
license in good standing
- At least 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy
experience
- Availability to provide services during agreed-upon
hours, primarily Monday through Friday between 2:00–5:00 PM Pacific Time
- Experience using telehealth platforms, Zoom
- Strong communication, organization, documentation,
and time-management skills
- Ability to independently manage scheduling and
documentation responsibilities
- Ability to follow OT-directed treatment plans and
communicate effectively regarding client progress and clinical needs
- Reliable high-speed internet, a computer with
audio/video capability, and a private workspace appropriate for telehealth
services
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher from an accredited
Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Experience serving both pediatric and adult clients
- Experience supporting clients with sensory-processing
needs, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and
executive-functioning challenges
- Experience providing caregiver coaching and home
programming
- Prior telehealth experience
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary
care teams
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
What We Offer
- Competitive contractor compensation of $37–$45 per
hour
- Fully remote telehealth practice
- Clinical supervision and support from licensed
Occupational Therapists
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with OTs, SLPs, and
ABA providers
- Team and continuing education meetings
- Professional growth opportunities
Independent Contractor Information
This is a 1099 independent contractor position and does not
include employee benefits. Contractors are responsible for their own federal
and state tax obligations, professional licensure, computer equipment, internet
service, and private telehealth workspace. Equipment and internet expenses are
not reimbursed.
How to Apply
Please submit your current resume through this job posting.
Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the
selection process:
- Application and resume review
- Introductory interview
- Secondary interview
- Credential and licensure verification
- Contractor offer and onboarding
Depending on the role, client requirements, and applicable
law, final candidates may be asked to complete additional verification steps,
which could include a background check.
If you are passionate about helping individuals build
independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in daily life through
accessible, high-quality telehealth care, we encourage you to apply.
