Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage- September Start!

Family of Kidz • Tuckahoe, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is for an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to work in a Southern Westchester School District, primarily with Elementary School students and some Middle School hours. The position offers both fee-for-service and full-time options, with compensation determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications. Family of Kidz, established in 1998, is dedicated to helping children with special needs develop skills for greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and their families, possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, is a self-starter, organized, empathetic, and a flexible team player committed to continuous personal development.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy (new grads welcome).
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License or current NYS Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure.
• Passionate to work with children and their families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals.
• Self-starter and independent problem solver.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary.
• Must be a team player.
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program
• Sick and Safe Leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees