Occupational Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Hauppauge, NY

12d

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric therapy services and evaluations to children from birth through age 21 in Suffolk County, with cases throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. The role focuses on helping children with special needs reach their goals and supporting families through therapy in natural settings, including homes, daycare homes and centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings.

The therapist follows each child’s established therapy plan, plans ongoing treatment, addresses identified goals, documents progress, and prepares progress reports. The role also involves educating families and caregivers about intervention strategies, maintaining confidential child and family records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations, and submitting required records on time. Therapists receive support from clinical supervisors and administrative staff, and training is provided for the paperless billing and data collection system. The position offers a flexible schedule. Compensation is listed as $130–$250 per hour for evaluations and $60–$70 per hour; compensation depends on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• New York State Occupational Therapist license.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team player who demonstrates patience and professionalism.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience working with children from birth to age five is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children from birth through age 21 in natural settings.
• Educate families and caregivers on applicable intervention strategies to encourage active involvement and carry-over.
• Work in client homes, daycare homes and centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings.
• Follow the therapy plan established for each family and child, plan ongoing treatment, and address identified goals while documenting progress.
• Prepare progress reports as indicated.
• Maintain child records and the confidentiality of information about children and families in accordance with HIPAA and state and federal regulations.
• Submit required records within established timelines.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Access to a paperless billing and data collection system, with training provided.
• Support from dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff.
• Financial educational assistance program, when applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed