Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Schoolage - $1K Sign on Bonus

familyofkidz

Hawthorne, NY · Hawthorne · United States

Posted Jul 27, 2026

Part-time
Kidz Educational Services (Schoolage)

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Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

*1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases*

The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, flexible, and committed to building positive relationships with students who have Emotional Disabilities.

Details about this opportunity:

Location: Hawthorne Cedar Knolls, grades K-12

Status: Fee for Service

Hours: Monday-Friday, with part-time flexibility if not available 5 days

Compensation: Rate guaranteed (prep, training, regardless of absences)

Fee for Service: $80-$90/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
Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
Must be a team player
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.

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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.