Preschool Special Education Occupational Therapist

Volunteers of America - Greater New York

9 days ago

Bronx, New YorkFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. as a Occupational Therapist – Preschool Special Education in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.

Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning.

Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.

Documents services as required by Volunteers of America as well as third party payers.

Requirements

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in occupational therapy, a New York State License, NBCOT certification, experience and/or training in pediatrics.

Occupational Therapist Principal Responsibilities: Implements the occupational therapy intervention plan directly or in collaboration with others.

Screens and evaluates children to obtain and interpret data necessary for planning intervention and for treatment planning.

Performs advanced, specialized evaluations or assessments as indicated by an individual child’s needs.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. as a Occupational Therapist – Preschool Special Education.

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy TreatmentOccupational Therapy AssessmentsSupervisionIntervention Plan ImplementationScreeningData InterpretationSpecialized EvaluationsDocumentationCode of Ethics AdherenceStandards of Practice AdherenceEquipment MaintenanceProfessional Development

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Preschool Special Education Occupational Therapist at Volunteers of America - Greater New York a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bronx, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy Treatment, Occupational Therapy Assessments, Supervision, Intervention Plan Implementation, Screening, Data Interpretation, Specialized Evaluations, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy treatment and perform assessments for children in a special education pre-school setting. This role also involves supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and implementing intervention plans.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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