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Occupational Therapist (W-2 Employee or 1099 Independent Contractor) - Get Ready Kids Occupational Therapy, P.C.

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13 November 2025169 views

Expires in 15 days

Position: Occupational Therapist (W-2 Employee)


Location: DOE schools across the 5 boroughs of NYC; occasional clinic-based services
Classification: Fee-for-Service, Non-exempt (W-2 employee)


Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $70.00 per billable session hour (W-2 basis)
  • Paid time for completion of session notes/documentation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Worker’s Compensation, Disability Insurance, Paid Family Leave (per NYS law)
  • Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

Work Schedule

  • Initial workload: ~31 hours/week of fee-for-service sessions
  • Potential growth: Up to 40 hours/week as caseload expands
  • Primary setting: DOE schools across the 5 boroughs; some clinic-based work

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services per IEPs, DOE standards, and clinic policies
  • Complete session notes and documentation promptly (paid time included)
  • Maintain HIPAA/FERPA compliance and confidentiality
  • Collaborate with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Follow safety and clinic policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    Conditions of Employment
  • Active NYS OT License and Registration
  • NBCOT Certification
  • DOE Fingerprint Clearance (PETS)
  • Proof of Liability/Malpractice Insurance
  • Completed W-2 employment forms (I-9, W-4, IT-2104)
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    from $70 hourly
  • Benefits

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