Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Evaluator

Family of Kidz; Village of Millbrook (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Full-Time Opportunities Available

Team Building events

Incentive Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Family of Kidz in Dutchess County, NY is seeking an Occupational Therapist to design and implement therapeutic interventions for children, conduct evaluations, and collaborate with families and school teams.

The ideal candidate holds a New York State OT license and a degree in Occupational Therapy, with bilingual abilities considered a plus. This part-time role offers a range of benefits, with compensation at $90 per hour and potential for full-time depending on caseload.

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License is required.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative therapeutic interventions for children on your caseload.
• Administer and document occupational therapy evaluations.
• Communicate with lead supervisors and coordinators regarding case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate attendance and billing logs and create schedules with families and school personnel.
• Collect data on IFSP/IEP goals and report progress quarterly.
• Attend CPSE/CSE meetings and annual reviews as needed.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent problem solving

Education

OT degree from accredited university

New York OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Details about this opportunity:

• Location: Dutchess County, NY
• Status: Part-Time, Fee for Service or Full time Potential
• Compensation: $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:

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
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• 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 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.