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Family of Kidz
Baldwin, New York

Pediatric Occupational Therapist $500 Bonus- EI/Preschool

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$64-$75/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Family of Kidz as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – $500 Bonus, Flexible in Baldwin, NY, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $64 - $75/hr.
  • 28 days PTO.
  • 12 Holidays including Winter break
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Family of Kidz as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – $500 Bonus, Flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement individual or group therapeutic interventions and conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations. Maintain accurate documentation, manage schedules, and collaborate with families, school teams, and coordinators.

Requirements

Must hold a current New York State Occupational Therapy License and a degree from an accredited university. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for working with children are required.

Key Skills

Case managementEvaluation reportingData collectionTime managementCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem solvingAttention to detailBilingual

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Family of Kidz ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 55 active listings.

In New York, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$154k (19 salary observations; 30 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (604 salary observations; 1,258 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 33% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

9
<$125k
7
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
6
$175k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
14%
Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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About Family of Kidz

Mental Health Care
Westbury, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (25-28 days)
12 Holidays including Winter break
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program