Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage $2,000 sign-on bonus

Family of Kidz•Franklin Square, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. This role involves working in school district placements across Nassau County, offering both Fee for Service and/or Full Time opportunities. The position follows the school calendar with flexible scheduling for FFS. Compensation ranges from $60-$120/hour, with potential for larger groups to earn up to $200+ per hour, depending on service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications. The role may be full-time or fee-for-service, which will be discussed during the interview and is subject to change.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy
Current New York State Occupational Therapy License

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus
Passion 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

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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.