Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage- September Start!

Family of Kidz • Tuckahoe, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Family of Kidz is seeking an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for a September start in a Southern Westchester School District. This role involves working primarily with elementary school students, with some middle school hours. The position offers both fee-for-service and/or full-time options, following district school hours from Monday to Friday. Since 1998, Family of Kidz has been dedicated to helping children with special needs, from birth to adulthood, by establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills for greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Requirements

• 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 solve
• 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
• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License or current NYS Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure

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 health, family, and safety needs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees