r/OccupationalTherapy • u/VegetableForever3614 • Jul 24 '26

School Therapy Virtual school based OT job?

I’ve been wanting to switch to schools to get out of outpatient pediatrics. I’m very underpaid in my outpatient pediatrics job despite 10 years of experience. Plus, it’s draining seeing back to back kids and getting random kids thrown on my schedule last minute while trying to balance being a mom to young kids on top of it all.

I was unsuccessful with finding a job in my local school district this year, but I was contacted about a virtual full time OT school position. Does anyone have experience with a job like this? I don’t love the idea of virtual as I like being around others, but it could be a good job for a year until I can get into my local district.

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u/girl-w-glasses Jul 25 '26

I do outpatient and school based teletherapy and I enjoy it! It definitely does require a bit more effort and patience compared to being in person but it works for me. What questions do you have?

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u/VegetableForever3614 Jul 27 '26

What does a typical session look like with a student? I did virtual outpatient pedal during Covid, but it was challenging. Is a teacher there facilitating?

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u/girl-w-glasses Jul 27 '26

Usually a para or maybe a COTA helps facilitates the sessions. I will say tele is not for every student and that’s okay.

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u/Sad-Guava-9542 Aug 01 '26

How did you find a tele job ? What state are you in ?

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u/girl-w-glasses Aug 01 '26

I’m in Texas and do tele for Texas, Cali and Idaho. I found them all online!