Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Flexible, Home-Based EI

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Staten Island NY, Brooklyn NY, New York NY

• Access to the best training/workshops in the industry
• Clinical Educators available for observation and mentorship
• Create your own schedule, choosing where and when you want to provide services
• Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community-based settings throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Westchester County

Job Description:

Are you a self starter with a flexible schedule looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity working within the pediatric population?

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc. (Sunny Days) is a staffing agency that specializes in the areas of Early Intervention and Autism services, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. With over 25 years in the pediatric field of Early Intervention, Sunny Days is a nationwide provider of Early Intervention services.

As a business started by women to help children with disabilities, we’re accustomed to fighting for change and are dedicated to increasing representation for people of all backgrounds in our industry. Any applicants that would like to work and/or partner with us, aligned in this need for meaningful change,

Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmental screening/assessments, provide Occupational Therapy services and consult with family members and other professionals working with the family
• Follow Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and develop methodologies for reaching each child’s specific developmental goals
• Coach family members and caregivers on various intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and at community settings
• Provide services in diverse settings such as homes, daycare centers, and/or other community settings
• Ensure that progress is generalized and caregivers are active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, coaching sessions, and communication with the entire team
• Prepare progress reports
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)

Requirements:

• New York Occupational Therapy (OT) license
• Early Intervention Experience OR Equivalent Experience
• Pediatric Experience
• Home Based Service Delivery Experience (preferred)
• Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills

Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status.

As a Sunny Days employee, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated Early Childhood Intervention professionals who believe in improving the lives of the children and families we serve. In addition to helping others in need, you will also be compensated with generous benefits and compensation packages.

To continue as a leading Early Intervention Provider, Sunny Days is always looking for motivated and skilled practitioners to join our team. Sunny Days has a diverse offering of Early Intervention employment opportunities, both full-time and part-time. If you are looking to supplement existing employment, Sunny Days also offers work for Independent Therapists/Educator Consultants. As an Early Intervention Independent Contractor, you'll experience a variety of caseloads and settings while being compensated with top hourly reimbursement rates.

Early Intervention Employment Opportunities

Early Intervention provides a wide variety of career paths. In addition to the positions listed below, each may have its own unique focus area, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Sensory/Developmental Disabilities. You may also specialize in specific therapies like Art, Music, or Audiology. In order to specialize in any Early Intervention area, you must complete your degree, complete a post-graduate degree, and become licensed.

Sunny Days welcomes Early Intervention professionals with specialties in any area. If you are interested in the opportunity to work for a financially strong, continuously growing, and progressive company

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