Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based - Sign-On Bonus
Listed compensation
$60-$200/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
*Specific caselaods may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, after 90 days of employment with active cases*
Details About This Opportunity
- Location: School District placements across Long Island, Westchester and Hudson Valley regions
- Status: Fee for Service, and/or Full Time opportunities available
- Hours: Monday-Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling with FFS)
- Compensation: $60-$120/hour
- Larger groups can earn up to $200+ per 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)
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 IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
- Provide input and attend/teleconference initial 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
- COTAs welcome to apply!
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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university and possess a current New York State Occupational Therapy License. Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills are required to work effectively in a dynamic school-based environment.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (369 salary observations; 943 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,189 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $96k (middle half $81k–$111k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $94k median in New York | $97k nationally (−3%)369 state / 5,886 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in New York | 373 active | 9,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Occupational Therapist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment414 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Family of Kidz | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index56 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based - Sign-On Bonus at Family of Kidz a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,189 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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