Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based – $2K Sign-On Bonus

Family of Kidz; Holtsville (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Sick leave

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Holtsville, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapist for school-based assignments across Long Island. The role offers a sign-on bonus of $2,000 after 90 days and compensation range $60-$120 per hour, with potential to earn more in larger groups.

Status may be full time or fee-for-service, with hours Monday to Friday aligned to the school calendar; benefits for full-time staff include PTO, holidays, insurance, and retirement options.

Qualifications

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

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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Skills

Child-focused

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based – $2K Sign-On Bonus

Holtsville, NY

Occupational Therapist

*$2,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases*

Details about this opportunity:

Location: School District placements across Long Island

Status:Fee for Service, and/or Full Time opportunities available

Hours:Monday-Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling with FFS)

Compensation:$60-$120/hour

• Larger groups can earn up to $200+ per 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 12/25-1/1
• 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
• 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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial 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 ofKidzhas 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 ofKidzprovides 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.