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Pediatric Occupational Therapist $500 Bonus- EI/Preschool

Family of Kidz·Garden City, New York

$62,000 - $65,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Design and implement therapeutic interventions for children while maintaining accurate billing logs and progress data. Conduct comprehensive evaluations and collaborate with families, school teams, and coordinators to support child development.

Occupational Therapist: *$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases (10hour/week minimum)*

Details about this opportunity

Location: One of our State of the art Sensory Gyms (Great Neck, Garden City, Farmingdale, Islandia and/or Riverhead)

*CPSE cases available across Long Island*

Status: Fee for Service or Full-Time opportuities

Hours: During and/or afterschool hours, flexible scheduling

Compensation

  • Early
  • Intervention: $64-$75/hour
  • Preschool: $70/hour
  • OR
  • Full-Time, Salary $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.**

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 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

Responsibilities

for Evaluations:

  • Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings
  • Write detailed occupational therapy evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties
  • Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team
  • Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct

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
  • A flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
  • Must be a team player
  • A 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.

#INDFOK

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.

Requirements

Must hold a current New York State Occupational Therapy License and possess a degree from an accredited university. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a passion for working with children and their families.

  • bachelor degree
  • Case Management
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Scheduling
  • Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Data Collection
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork
  • Pediatric Care
  • IEP Goal Development
  • Evaluation Writing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$62,000 - $65,000/yr
Locations
Garden City, New York; Farmingdale, New York; Islandia, New York
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Family of Kidz

At Family of Kidz, we bring together highly qualified teams of professionals that work diligently to help individuals with special needs, from birth through adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of the individual’s needs and teaching them skills that...

Salary listed on 27 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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In New York, pediatric occupational therapist roles in early intervention and preschool settings are typically in steady demand because schools and child-focused providers need licensed clinicians who can support developmental goals. These positions are competitive for candidates with a New York State Occupational Therapy License, strong collaboration skills, and experience working with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight pediatric experience and teamwork.

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