Family of Kidz·Rensselaer County, New York
Design and implement creative therapeutic interventions for children and conduct occupational therapy evaluations. Maintain professional communication with families and school teams while managing billing logs and progress reports.
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
Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university and a current New York State Occupational Therapy License. Candidates should be passionate about working with children and possess strong communication and organizational skills.
Market context
Occupational therapist openings in Rensselaer County are typically driven by ongoing school-based and pediatric service needs across New York. These roles are competitive because employers look for a current New York State Occupational Therapy License, an accredited OT degree, and strong communication and organization skills, especially when working with children. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your resume to show pediatric experience and licensure readiness.