Occupational Therapist - Farmingdale

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Farmingdale, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric therapy services and evaluations to children from birth through age 21 in Long Island, New York. Cases are available throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Services are delivered in natural settings, including client homes, daycare homes and centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings. The role involves following each child and family’s therapy plan, planning ongoing treatment, addressing established goals, documenting progress, and preparing progress reports. The therapist also educates families and caregivers on intervention strategies to encourage their involvement and carry-over. The position offers a flexible schedule and support from clinical supervisors and administrative staff. Compensation depends on experience and education and is discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player who exercises 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

• 1–2 years of experience working with children from birth to age 5 is preferred but not necessary.
• Fluency in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children aged birth through 21 in a natural setting.
• Educate families and caregivers on applicable intervention strategies to facilitate their 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 protect confidential 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.
• Available medical, dental, and vision benefits and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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