Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Evaluator

About the role

Location: Dutchess County, NY. Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full‑time.

Pay

Potential compensation: $70‑75 per 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 caseload, to be discussed in the interview.

Benefits

• Full‑time benefits (for employees working 40 hours/week): Generous Paid Time Off (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, FSA, Legal and 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 regarding 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• 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.