Pediatric Occupational Therapist- $500 Sign-on, EI/Preschool

familyofkidz

Garden City, NY · Garden City · United States

Posted Mar 20, 2026

Part-time
Kidz Therapy Services (Early Intervention/ Preschool)

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Job description

Occupational Therapist

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

Details about this opportunity:

Location: Garden City Facility and/or surrounding Preschools

Status: Full-Time and/or Fee for Service

Hours: Monday-Friday, between 8a-6p

Compensation: $62,000-$65,000

Fee for Service rates:

Early Intervention: $64-$75/hour
Preschool: $70/hour

**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

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.

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.