Remote Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Telehealth Evaluations & Feeding Therapy (California-Based
This is a REMOTE telehealth position. You work from California; our patients are in Hawai’i. Sprouts Therapy, a therapist-owned pediatric outpatient clinic on O’ahu, Hawai’i, is hiring a Part-Time Remote Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide telehealth evaluations, with the opportunity to provide feeding therapy for the right candidate. Join a sensory-rich, play-based, multidisciplinary team from your home office. The Role:
- OT initial evaluations and re-evaluations via our telehealth platform
- Potential to carry out feeding therapy sessions ( SOS Approach, AEIOU, Get Permission) depending on your training and interest
- Part-time, flexible structure: minimum active caseload of ten (10) therapy sessions or four (4) evaluation sessions per two-week pay period — your schedule is built around your availability in coordination with our scheduling team
- Hourly, non-exempt W-2 employment with California-compliant pay practices: paid for all time worked, including documentation and admin time, with daily/weekly overtime protections and paid rest breaks per California law
Compensation & Benefits (California Employees):
- Therapy rate $51–$55/hour per our transparent Tier system (applies to sessions, evaluations, and documentation time)
- Monthly expense stipend ($30–$60 based on scheduled hours) plus up to $200 one-time home-office equipment reimbursement
- Workers’ compensation and professional liability (malpractice) insurance fully covered by Sprouts
- Note: health, dental, and vision insurance are not offered for remote California positions
Why Therapists Thrive at Sprouts: At Sprouts Therapy, we prioritize your time treating children, not managing paperwork. Our robust administrative team handles scheduling, billing, intake, and family communication — you evaluate and treat, we handle the rest.
- Full-Time Schedule Coordinators who pre-build your caseload, fill cancellations when able, and communicate directly with families about scheduling
- Insurance Billing Specialist who provides billing and coding guidance and submits all authorizations and claims
- New Client Coordinator who handles family intake paperwork and service setup
Clinical Support:
- Weekly whole-team and OT-discipline meetings for case discussions and continuing education
- Dedicated OT Team Lead providing one-on-one mentorship, documentation support, and report tracking
Who We Are: Sprouts Therapy, LLC is a pediatric habilitation program offering intensive occupational, speech, physical, and feeding therapy on O’ahu. We provide brain, motor, and sensory-based treatment for children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, feeding difficulties and dysphagia, developmental delays, and more — using sensory integration, play-based, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Visit www.sproutstherapy.com for photos and a video tour. Ideal Candidate:
- Connects and builds trust with clients and families through play — on camera
- Works ethically with a positive, morale-building attitude
- Communicates professionally with families, coworkers, and management
- Demonstrates motivation, problem-solving, flexibility, and strong time management
Qualifications:
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral)
- Current California OT license (you’ll practice from California) and current NBCOT certification (OTR)
- Willingness to obtain a Hawai’i OT license (required to treat our Hawai’i-located patients )
- Pediatric evaluation experience strongly preferred; feeding therapy training (SOS or similar) a plus
- BLS certification and NPI number upon hire
- A private, quiet home workspace with reliable high-speed internet, meeting our HIPAA security requirements
Pay: $51.00 - $55.00 per hour Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- License reimbursement
Work Location: Remote