Family of Kidz·Garden City, New York
The role involves designing and implementing creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for children on the caseload, alongside administering and writing up occupational therapy evaluations. Responsibilities also include ongoing communication with supervisors regarding case management and maintaining accurate attendance and billing logs.
Occupational Therapist: *$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases (10hour/week minimum)*
Location: Garden City Facility and/or surrounding Preschools
Status: Full-Time and/or Fee for Service
Hours: Monday-Friday, between 8a-6p
Compensation: $62,000-$65,000
**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.**
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.
Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!
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.
Candidates must be graduates from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy and hold a current New York State Occupational Therapy License. Desired attributes include passion for working with children, strong communication and collaboration skills, independence, excellent organizational skills, and flexibility.
Market context
In New York, pediatric occupational therapist roles in early intervention and preschool settings are typically sought by providers serving children with developmental and functional needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a current New York State OT license, strong collaboration skills, and comfort working independently with children and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight pediatric experience in your application.
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