Occupational Therapist

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Suffolk, NY Job-Achieve Beyond. Apply to Achieve Beyond as an Occupational Therapist in Suffolk, NY and help children with special needs reach their goals. Explore our New York career opportunities and make a positive impact today. Come and join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy. We specialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community, and clinic settings.

Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards. We currently offer ABA, Speech, Occupational, Social Work, and Physical therapy as well as Special Education/SEIT services. We serve children and families in the metro New York area (all 5 boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, Long Island and Albany), Virginia/DC area, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware.

This Position is in:
Suffolk, NY.

Location:

New York. Cases available throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

• Provide pediatric therapy services and/or evaluations to children aged birth to 21 years in a natural setting.
• Educate families and caregivers on applicable intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over.
• Work in diverse settings such as client homes, daycare homes/centers, preschools, clinics, and other community settings.
• Follow the unique therapy plan established for a family/child, plan for ongoing treatment and address identified goals while documenting progress.
• Prepare progress reports as indicated.
• Maintain child records and confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA, state and federal regulations). Required records must be submitted within the established timelines.

• Must have a passion for working with children and families!
• NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist
• 1-2 years of experience working with children birth-5 is preferred but not necessary
• Must be self-motivated and a team player who exercises patience and professionalism.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus!

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including but not limited to:
• Driving a personal vehicle, walking and/or the use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• The ability to ascend and descend staircases.
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel and/or crawl for extended periods of time.

Wage:
Evaluations $130.00 - $250.00 hourly; $60.00-$70.00.

Starting Rate:
Evaluations $130.00 - $250.00 hourly; $60.00-$70.00. Compensation is determined based on experience and education and will be discussed during the Occupational Therapist Job interview process. Job responsibilities subject to change.