Occupational Therapist (OT)

familyofkidz; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Sick and Safe Leave

Job summary

Family of Kidz is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a school-based role in New Rochelle, NY. The position is primarily Monday–Friday with an hourly fee-for-service option ranging $80–$90 per hour, depending on caseload, experience and license held.

We offer full-time benefits such as generous PTO, holidays, health insurance, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage, EAP, referral and professional development programs, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Occupational Therapy with NY state license.
• Excellent communication with families and school teams.
• Ability to collaborate across professionals.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic interventions for children on caseload.
• Administer and document occupational therapy evaluations.
• Coordinate with lead supervisors & coordinators on case management.
• Maintain professional interactions with families and school staff.
• Maintain attendance and billing logs and manage schedules.
• Collect data on IFSP/IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Attend CPSE/CSE meetings or teleconferences as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

New York State Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

* 1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases*

Details about this opportunity:

Location: School Based in New Rochelle, NY

Middle School and High Schoool population

Status: Fee for Service

Hours: Monday-Friday

Compensation: Hours Guaranteed!

Fee for Service: $80-$90/hour

Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.

What we have to offer YOU:

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/10-1/1
• 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:

• We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program
• *Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
• 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.
• Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You:

If you have these 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 solve
• 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 who is committed to personal development

And this background:

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

Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.

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.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.