Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Center Based
Islandia, New York, United States · Posted 8 days agoDescription
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Details about this opportunity:
Location: Islandia, NY and surrounding school districts
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, typically between 8a-4p (3 days in Islandia 2 days in local districts following their calendar)
Compensation:
- Full-Time, salary: $63,000-$68,000
**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
- Full-Time Opportunities Available
- 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 your caseload.
- Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations.
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and Special Educators specifically related to overall fine motor, visual motor, and sensory needs.
- Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
- Utilize students’ behavior management strategies and behavior intervention plans during sessions.
- Maintain professionalism with families, school districts, and other professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
- Create and maintain schedule
- 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.
- And more!
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 solver
- 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