Occupational Therapist

sunnydays; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sign-on Bonus

Mentorship program

Training workshops

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric OT services across home and community settings in New York City and surrounding counties.

You will conduct developmental screenings, deliver OT services, coach families, and help children from birth to age three reach developmental goals, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• New York OT license
• Early Intervention or equivalent experience
• Pediatric experience
• Home-based service delivery experience (preferred)
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental screenings/assessments and provide OT services.
• Follow IFSP and develop methodologies to reach each child’s goals.
• Coach families on intervention strategies for home and community settings.
• Provide services in homes, daycare centers, and community settings.
• Ensure progress generalization with active caregiver participation.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical & interpersonal

Written & spoken comms

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Salary:

Competitive Rates, Based On Experience

$60-$70/half hour and $66-$72/hour

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Rates, Based On Experience.
• Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
• Access to the best training/workshops in the industry
• Clinical Educators available for observation and mentorship
• Create your own schedule, choosing where and when you want to provide services
• Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community-based settings throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Westchester County

Job Description:

Are you a self starter with a flexible schedule looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity working within the pediatric population?

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc. (Sunny Days) is a staffing agency that specializes in the areas of Early Intervention and Autism services, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. With over 25 years in the pediatric field of Early Intervention, Sunny Days is a nationwide provider of Early Intervention services.

As a business started by women to help children with disabilities, we’re accustomed to fighting for change and are dedicated to increasing representation for people of all backgrounds in our industry. Any applicants that would like to work and/or partner with us, aligned in this need for meaningful change.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmental screening/assessments, provide Occupational Therapy services and consult with family members and other professionals working with the family
• Follow Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and develop methodologies for reaching each child’s specific developmental goals
• Coach family members and caregivers on various intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and at community settings
• Provide services in diverse settings such as homes, daycare centers, and/or other community settings
• Ensure that progress is generalized and caregivers are active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, coaching sessions, and communication with the entire team
• Prepare progress reports
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)

Requirements:

• New York Occupational Therapy (OT) license
• Early Intervention Experience OR Equivalent Experience
• Pediatric Experience
• Home Based Service Delivery Experience (preferred)
• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills

Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status.