OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - CSE Per Diem

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist for per diem CSE K–12 services in Nassau and Suffolk County, NY. Supervision is available and scheduling is flexible.

You will provide IEP-mandated OT services for K–12 students, focusing on fine motor skills, sensory processing, handwriting, and executive functioning, while collaborating with teachers and families. Requirements include a NYS OT license and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy; two

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in New York State.
• Two years pediatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide IEP-mandated occupational therapy services to K–12 students in school settings.
• Work with students on fine motor, handwriting, visual motor integration, sensory processing and self-regulation.
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations through the CSE process.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers; complete timely session notes and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Brief Description

Occupational Therapist (Per Diem) – School-Based (CSE K–12)
Extraordinary Pediatrics, P.C. | Nassau & Suffolk County, NY

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist who enjoys making a meaningful impact in the school setting?
Do you value flexibility, support, and being part of a team that truly understands the needs of clinicians?
At Extraordinary Pediatrics, P.C., we are proud to support students and families across Nassau and Suffolk County—and we’re growing. We are currently seeking a school-based Occupational Therapist to join our team and provide CSE services for students in grades K–12.

Supervision is available.
This is an ideal opportunity for a therapist who loves working in schools and is looking for a flexible, well-supported per diem role.

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

• Flexible scheduling that works around your life
• Established caseloads—no waiting for assignments
• Supportive and responsive administrative team
• Organized systems that minimize paperwork stress
• A collaborative, respectful environment where clinicians are valued
• Opportunities to work with a diverse and dynamic student population

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide IEP-mandated occupational therapy services to students in K–12 school settings
• Work with students on skills such as:
  • fine motor and handwriting
  • visual motor integration
  • sensory processing and self-regulation
  • executive functioning and classroom organization
• Conduct evaluations and re-evaluations through the CSE process
• Develop clear, functional goals that support student success in the classroom
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers
• Complete session notes, progress reports, and required documentation in a timely manner

Who We’re Looking For

• A licensed NYS Occupational Therapist
• Someone who enjoys working with school-age children
• A clinician who is organized, dependable, and communicates effectively
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred
• Comfortable collaborating with teachers and school teams

About The Students You’ll Support

You’ll work with students across kindergarten through 12th grade, including those with:

• Autism spectrum disorder
• ADHD and executive functioning challenges
• Fine motor and handwriting delays
• Sensory processing needs
• Developmental and neurological differences impacting school performance

Compensation

• Competitive per diem rates based on experience
• Consistent opportunities available throughout Nassau & Suffolk County
• Why Extraordinary Pediatrics, P.C.?

We understand that strong clinicians need strong support. Our goal is to create an environment where you can focus on what you do best—helping students succeed—while we take care of the logistics behind the scenes.

We pride ourselves on being organized, responsive, and clinician-focused, and we value the relationships we build with our team.

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Requirements

• Bachelors Degree In Occupational Therapy
• Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed In New York State

Previous Experience Required

• Two years pediatrics experience, preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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