Early Childhood Occupational Therapist

Thrive-By-5; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefit eligibility for full-time

Retirement plan

Flexible workdays

Professional development

Job summary

Thrive By 5 in New York City seeks strong occupational therapists to provide early intervention services to children birth-3 years old. Opportunities available in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island.

The role involves 1:1 work with developmentally delayed children in home and community settings, reviewing IFSP goals, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. We welcome part-time and full-time therapists, offering a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• New York State License in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with the clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with developmentally delayed children and families using an embedded coaching model.
• Provide home and community-based occupational therapy services including reviewing IFSP goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other service providers to support IFSP goals and objectives (Speech Pathologists, Physical Therapists, ABA providers).
• Complete session notes and progress reports as required by the early intervention program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Thrive By 5 is a pediatric therapy agency providing services to children birth-3 years old. We are seeking strong part time or full time Occupational Therapists to provide early intervention services in New York City. We have opportunities available in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities are not limited to the following:

• Work 1:1 with developmentally delayed children and their families using an embedded coaching model to provide support, information, and skills to promote generalization/maintenance of goals and enhance the development of the child
• Provide home and community based occupational therapy services, which includes reviewing IFSP goals and objectives
• Collaborate with other service providers to support IFSP goals and objectives, including Speech Pathologists, Physical Therapists, and Special Instruction/ABA providers
• Complete session notes and progress reports as required by the early intervention program
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• NYS License in Occupational Therapy required
• Must demonstrate excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to collaborate with the clinical team and all related service providers on a caseload

Our mission is to provide the best possible services to children in their natural environments. We strive to teach families ways they can incorporate learning opportunities into their everyday routines. We work with families to find the right support to make their child successful in life. We believe that all families, with the right resources, can enhance their child's development.

We offer a supportive and progressive work environment with competitive compensation, benefit eligibility for full-time employees, retirement, flexible workdays and professional development.

Visit us at www.thriveby-5.com