Occupational Therapist- Rensselaer County

Family of Kidz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending

Professional Development

Job summary

Family of Kidz in New York seeks an Occupational Therapist for Rensselaer County. The position may be part-time on a fee-for-service basis or full-time, depending on caseload. Compensation is $90/hour for early intervention services.

Responsibilities include designing therapeutic interventions, conducting evaluations, and coordinating with supervisors, families, and schools. NY OT license is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have New York State Occupational Therapy License.
• Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in early intervention is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for children on caseload.
• Administer and document occupational therapy evaluations.
• Communicate with lead supervisors and coordinators regarding case management.
• Maintain professional relationships with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain attendance and billing logs and create schedules with families/school personnel.
• Collect data on goals and report progress quarterly.
• Provide input for CPSE/CSE meetings and annual reviews.

Skills

Child therapy

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist- Rensselaer County

Occupational Therapist

Details about this opportunity:

• Status:Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Compensation: $90/hour Early intervention

**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, Legal and Pet Insurance)*

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program

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

Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!

** 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.