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Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Center Based

Family of Kidz · Central Islip, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$63k–$68k/yrFull-time

Location: Islandia, NY and surrounding school districts

About the role

Full-Time position with hours Monday-Friday, typically between 8a-4p (3 days in Islandia, 2 days in local districts following their calendar).

Pay

Full-Time salary range: $63,000-$68,000. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held. The position may also be offered as fee-for-service (FFS) depending on the current caseload, which will be discussed during the interview.

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

Part-time benefits (for employees working 25 or more hours per week):

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Full-Time Opportunities Available
  • Team Building Events
  • Incentive Program
  • Sick and Safe Leave (paid, consistent with state and local regulations)

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload.
  • Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
  • Ongoing communication and collaboration with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Special Educators, specifically related to overall fine motor, visual motor, and sensory needs.
  • Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
  • Utilize students’ behavior management strategies and behavior intervention plans during sessions.
  • Maintain professionalism with families, school districts, and other professionals.
  • Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
  • Create and maintain schedule.
  • Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and report on progress quarterly.
  • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current New York State Occupational Therapy License or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Licensure.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families.
  • Experience working with students with autism preferred.
  • Bilingual is a plus.

Skills

  • 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 solver.
  • 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 committed to personal development.

About Us

Since 1998, 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.

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