Occupational Therapist (OT) – Early Intervention

Location: Queens–NY

Company: TheraCare

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Hourly, & Fee-for-Service

Pay: $68.00-73.00 per hr (FFS)

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About TheraCare

TheraCare has been a trusted provider of Early Intervention services across New York City for over 30 years. Our mission is to support children (birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays by providing high-quality therapeutic services in home and community-based settings. We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping young children thrive.

Position Overview:

As an Occupational Therapist in the Early Intervention program, you will provide services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will work directly in the child’s natural environment to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive behavior, while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct evaluations and provide direct occupational therapy services for children ages 0–3.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IFSP goals.
• Work collaboratively with families and interdisciplinary team members.
• Coach and educate caregivers to support therapy carryover at home.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with NYC Early Intervention documentation standards.
• Participate in IFSP meetings and case reviews as needed.
• Flexible scheduling options and geographic caseload clustering.
• Competitive rates for service sessions and evaluations.
• Mobile-friendly paperless documentation system.
• Professional development and CEU opportunities.
• Clinical support and mentorship available.
• Referral and retention bonus programs.
• Current NYS license and registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience in early childhood or pediatric therapy strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Early Intervention standards and family-centered care principles.
• Strong communication, time management, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned borough.
• Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

What we Offer:

• Flexible scheduling options and geographic caseload clustering.
• Competitive rates for service sessions and evaluations.
• Mobile-friendly paperless documentation system.
• Professional development and CEU opportunities.
• Clinical support and mentorship available.

       Referral and retention bonus program

Qualifications:

• Current NYS license and registration as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience in early childhood or pediatric therapy strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Early Intervention standards and family-centered care principles.
• Strong communication, time management, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Reliable transportation to travel throughout the assigned borough.

Physical Requirements:

• Hand dexterity ability (ability to operate mobile device, smart phone, computer).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel to various locations on a near daily basis.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

*Rates are determined based on a combination of factors such as experience level, assignment location, service setting, and applicable program guidelines.