Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) – $500 Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz • White Plains, NY

18h • $68 - $70 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (working with Birth-5 years of age) at Family of Kidz, focusing on helping children with special needs develop skills for greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. The role involves working in state-of-the-art sensory gyms or preschools across Westchester County, NY. This position can be Fee for Service or Full-Time, with flexible scheduling options available.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License (new grads welcome pending licensure)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings.
• Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties.
• Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team.
• Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level