Occupational Therapist

Company: Just Kids Diagnostic And Treatment Center
Location: Lindenhurst
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

*Immediate Opportunities Available!**Work a school calendar! **About us:*Just Kids is a group of specialized preschools in Suffolk & Nassau County, Long Island, NY.Serving children with a wide range of disabilities from three to five years of age. We work as an interdisciplinary team with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, nursing, vision therapy, and special education teachers.Just Kids believes that all areas of development are interrelated and interdependent and that learning occurs at different rates for different children and that the childs early learning environment and experiences significantly impact on their lifelong development.Just Kids believes that the best outcomes for children occur when families and professionals work together in partnership to meet the unique needs of the child and family.*Benefits & Pay: *Medical Benefits after 30 days of employmentMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(k), Life insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time OffCompetitive compensation. (Salary will be commensurate with experience.)Professional Development*Position Details:*We have an immediate need for Occupational Therapists who are passionate, self-motivated, dynamic professionals to join our team.Perform direct patient services, including evaluation and treatment,participation in, in-service programs, recordkeeping, and documentation and provide consultation to staff and family when necessary.Responsibilities:- Perform individual evaluation: Initial evaluation of the individual childs performance capacities, developmental level and deficit. Includes, but not limited to, standardized testing and clinical interpretation of results in areas of background information, neurological status, orthopedic status, gross motor screening, behavior and sensory processing status, fine motor status, self-care status, and summary and impressions.-Treatment: Select tasks or activity experiences appropriate to the defined needs and goals; write treatment goals. Evaluate responses, assess and measure change and development- Paperwork to include daily log notes & tracking of progressQualifications:-Must possess a minimum of a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from an accreditedcollege or university-Must be licensed and currently registered in New York State as an OccupationalTherapist or possess limited permit to work under a licensed therapist.-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction.-Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.-Strong organizational skills for case management and documentation.Apply today to join our team!New graduates are welcome to apply!Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,715.37 - $80,615.37 per yearSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In personby Jobble

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