Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention
Company: GenZJobs
Location: Queens Village
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Pediatric Occupational Therapists NEEDED Why Choose
Metro? For over thirty years, Metro Therapy, Inc (a Powerback
Rehabilitation company) has been serving the educational and
developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout the
greater New York city area. Metro is proud of our dedication to the
community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that
will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We
provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation,
access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.
We offer: Flexible scheduling Benefits for full time and part time
team members (not applicable for 1099) Part time preferred hours or
full time hours Access to clinical support teams Training workshops
for which professional development credit may be earned Pay
commensurate with experience Responsibilities and Duties Provide
developmentally and educationally based intervention to improve
safety and independence Data input into secure, computerized
systems for reports and billing Job Types: Contract Pay: $70.00 -
$90.00 per hour Expected hours: FLEXIBLE Responsibilities: The
Occupational Therapist, Early Intervention provides and directs
occupational therapy services to children aged birth to three,
including assessment, treatment, program planning and
implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions
under physician’s orders. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provides occupational therapy services to children as outlined in
their treatment plan and initiates referrals when appropriate and
in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention procedures.
Performs annual and six month evaluations and plan reviews to
determine the need for continued intervention and treatment and
updates to the IFSP. Produces discharge reports in advance of
reaching age-out of Early Intervention to assist with the
transition process, or as required at discharge from caseload.
Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to parents and
other treatment team members. Establishes treatment schedule and
provides frequency of services as determined by the IFSP.
Communicates and documents changes to IFSP as needed. Participates
in co-treatment or IFSP consultation with other treatment team
members to ensure coordination of patient care. Develops
appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance
the development of the child across therapeutic environments.
Documents results of the child’s assessment, treatment, follow-up,
and termination of services. Adapts treatment plans to meet the
individual needs of the child. Provides, recommends, and fabricates
adaptive devices or other equipment and trains parents and
caregivers in the use or application of orthotics or other devices.
Supervises students and provides mentorship, as needed. Reviews the
quality and appropriateness of the services delivered and of
individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and
efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Participates in family
and caregiver education to discuss the client’s progress and
strategies for continued support. Attends pediatric team meetings
as required. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the
evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident
therapy programs. Communicates with management regarding caseload
status and capacity for new referrals. Provides timely services
according to frequency determined by each child’s IFSP. Performs
other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Appropriate State License
For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically
fragile Posted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.
Keywords: GenZJobs, Paterson , Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention, Healthcare , Queens Village, New Jersey
