Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based – $1K Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz•New Rochelle, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Family of Kidz is hiring a school-based Occupational Therapist to serve middle and high school students in New Rochelle, New York. The role may be full-time or fee-for-service, depending on the current caseload; the arrangement will be discussed during the interview and may change. The posting describes guaranteed hours and a fee-for-service rate of $80–$90 per hour. Rates depend on the service provided, professional experience, and licenses or certifications held. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available after 90 days of employment with active cases. The Occupational Therapist designs and delivers individual and/or group therapeutic interventions, evaluates students, tracks progress toward IFSP/IEP goals, and coordinates with families, school personnel, supervisors, and other professionals. The role also includes maintaining accurate attendance and billing records, managing schedules, and participating in initial and annual review meetings. Full-time benefits include paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, an employee assistance program, referral and professional development assistance, pet insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, team-building events, and an incentive program. Employees working 25 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, FSA, and pet insurance, along with an employee assistance program, referral and professional development assistance, sick and safe leave, team-building events, and an incentive program.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current New York State Occupational Therapy License.
Passion for working with children and their families.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with various professionals.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
High integrity and an empathetic, considerate approach.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt when necessary.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for children on the caseload.
Administer and write occupational therapy evaluations.
Communicate with lead supervisors and coordinators, particularly regarding 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 families and school personnel.
Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and report progress quarterly.
Provide input and attend or teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases.
Full-time employees: 25–28 days of paid time off.
Full-time employees: 12 holidays, including winter break from December 25 through January 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 and short-term disability insurance.
Team-building events.
Incentive Program.
Employees working 25 or more hours per week: medical, dental, vision, FSA, and pet insurance.
Paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations.