Simply Innovative Therapies
Location
Town of Islip, New York
Salary
$67 - $83 / HOUR
Conduct evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans for pediatric students in home, school, and community settings. Collaborate with families and educators to address sensory, motor, and functional skill needs.
Requires a current New York State Occupational Therapist license and a Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy. Pediatric experience is preferred, along with the ability to pass background checks.
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide pediatric occupational therapy services for Early Intervention (birth–3) and school-age students across home, school, and community settings on Long Island. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, fine motor and visual-motor deficits, and functional skill needs. This role emphasizes practical, individualized interventions that support participation in daily routines, academic tasks, and age-appropriate activities. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with families, educators, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent and effective service delivery across environments. Responsibilities include: Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for EI and school-age students Provide direct occupational therapy services in home-based EI and school-based or community settings Address fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, play, and functional participation Collaborate with families, teachers, and related service providers to support carryover of skills Complete required documentation including evaluations, session notes, and progress reports Provide consultation and strategies to caregivers and school staff as appropriate Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with New York State and AOTA guidelines
Current New York State Occupational Therapist license required Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Pediatric experience preferred; EI and/or school-based experience a plus but not required Ability to pass required background checks and clearances Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills Ability to work independently across multiple settings while collaborating with a team Professional, reliable, flexible, and child-focused
Flexible schedule Ongoing clinical support Opportunities for advancement Retirement Accounts Health Insurance Paid sick time
Market context
In New York, occupational therapy supervisor openings often reflect steady demand in schools, pediatric programs, and rehabilitation settings, especially where licensed clinicians can lead teams and support compliance. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a current New York OT license, a master’s degree or higher, and pediatric experience; benefits like health insurance, advancement, paid sick time, flexible scheduling, and retirement accounts can also matter. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and highlight supervision, pediatric, and background-check readiness. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.
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