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Family of Kidz
Ellenville, New York

Occupational Therapist - Ellenville

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$84 - $110/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now!

Details About This Opportunity

  • Location: Ellenville, NY
  • Status: Fee for Service,
  • Part time with FT potential.
  • During the school day.
  • Start 7/1/26 or sooner.
  • Compensation: $84-$110/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.

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, Legal and Pet Insurance)*

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Full-Time Opportunities Available
  • Team Building events
  • Incentive Program

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 IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
  • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/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

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

Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university and a current New York State Occupational Therapy License. Candidates should be passionate about working with children and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric CareClinical EvaluationsData CollectionIEP/IFSP ReportingInterdisciplinary CollaborationBilingual Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In New York, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (400 salary observations; 865 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,588 salary observations; 25,229 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).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Family of Kidz holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 72 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Ellenville at Family of Kidz a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs

9
<$130k
3
$130k-150k
6
$150k-170k
4
$170k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
14%
Visa sponsorship
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ellenville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Median resident rent
$1,320/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kingston, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Family of Kidz

Mental Health Care
Westbury, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (for 25+ hours/week)
FSA, Legal and Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Professional Development Assistance
Team Building events
Incentive Program