Occupational therapist (OT)

Big Minds, Tiny Hands; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Autonomy

Supportive team

Job summary

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is seeking a caring occupational therapist to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays. You will work directly with families in their natural environment, delivering individualized, family-centered OT that aligns with the child's IFSP goals.

You will assess, document progress, coach caregivers, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team while following New York State EI guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy is required.
• Active New York State OT license is required.
• Experience with the pediatric population (birth to age 3 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy in the child’s home or community setting.
• Carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals.
• Work on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-help skills, and play skills.
• Coach caregivers so skills carry over into daily life.
• Do evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned; complete notes daily; submit progress reports on time.
• Teach families strategies that support development in daily routines.
• Follow NY State Early Intervention Program guidelines and meet billing and service delivery standards.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Big Minds, Tiny Hands is looking for a caring, motivated occupational therapist to provide home-based Early Intervention services to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays.

You work directly with children and families in their natural environment, on a flexible schedule. You give individualized, family-centered services that build functional skills and support each child's development, in line with their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

What you will do

Direct service delivery

• Provide occupational therapy in the child's home or community setting
• Carry out individualized treatment plans based on IFSP goals
• Work on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-help skills, and play skills
• Use play-based, routine-based, and evidence-based strategies
• Coach caregivers so skills carry over into daily life

Assessment and documentation

• Do evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned
• Complete session notes daily, as Early Intervention requires
• Prepare and submit progress reports on time
• Monitor each child's progress and adjust the plan as needed

Family collaboration

• Teach families strategies that support development in daily routines
• Keep caregivers informed about goals and progress
• Give hands-on guidance that supports independence and participation

Coordination and compliance

• Work with service coordinators and the multidisciplinary team
• Follow all New York State Early Intervention Program guidelines
• Submit documentation and required forms on time and accurately
• Meet billing and service delivery standards

What you need

• Master's degree in occupational therapy
• Active New York State OT license
• Experience with the pediatric population (birth to age 3 preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience in Early Intervention or home-based services
• Knowledge of sensory integration and developmental milestones
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language
• Familiarity with EI documentation systems, such as ProviderSoft

Position details

• Type: fee-for-service (1099 or W-2, based on agency structure)
• Setting: home-based and community-based
• Schedule: flexible, based on your availability
• Caseload: assigned by location and availability

Why join us

• A flexible schedule and autonomy
• Close work with families in natural environments
• A supportive, collaborative team
• Meaningful work that supports early childhood development