Occupational Therapist
Job Location:
Riverhead, NY - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide pediatric occupational therapy services for Early Intervention (birth3) 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
- Qualifications
Current New York State Occupational Therapist license required
Masters 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
Paid sick time
*$500 SIGN ON BONUS*
Required Skills:
Qualifications Current New York State Occupational Therapist license required Masters 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
