Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Evaluator
About the role
Location: Dutchess County, NY
Employment type: Part‑Time, Fee for Service or Full time (arrangement discussed during interview and subject to change)
Pay
Potential compensation: $70‑75/hour. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held. The position may be full‑time or fee‑for‑service depending on current caseload.
Schedule
Schedule options include part‑time, fee‑for‑service, or full‑time, with flexibility to vary based on caseload.
Benefits
Full‑time 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+ hours/week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- FSA
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Full‑Time Opportunities Available
- Team Building events
- Incentive Program
Responsibilities
- Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload
- Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations
- Maintain 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
- 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
Qualifications
Attributes:
- 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
Background:
- Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current New York State Occupational Therapy License
- Bilingual is a plus
Why Join our Family?
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.