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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, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges ranging in age from 3-21 years old. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: Implements treatment plans and programs through consistent daily and weekly schedules that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to be shared with the school and/or supervisors. Initiates new program development with a focus on needed functional outcomes. Delivers specialized individual and group occupational therapy instruction as mandated in students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Collects data and completes reports regarding the student’s goals and progress. Consults with other professionals (Teachers, SLP, PT, PCP, etc. ) on the student's treatment team to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive therapy team. Assesses and documents each student’s progress through formal and informal tests and measurements. Writes and prepares annual review reports and goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates and requirements in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines. Provides occupational therapy expertise when developing FBAs/BIPs. Provides parent and caregiver support and education to discuss the student’s progress and strategies for continued support outside of school. Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals, IEP, and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student. Ensures a suitable learning environment by setting up and preparing materials and supplies as needed. Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy intervention relative to the client’s level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: ADL (activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, bed mobility, functional transfers, hygiene issues, feeding, school function, home management tasks, etc.), range of motion, strength, positioning, contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues. Supervises the COTA(s) in accordance with state practice act guidelines, as needed. Communicates and follows up with the school and families in order to request appropriate physician signatures/orders for school-based occupational therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue services. Follows the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regard to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. physical therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, speech and language pathologist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.). Utilizes communication devices and assistive technology as outlined by the Speech Language Pathologist and itinerants. Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined by the school. Provides and completes documentation to maintain quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and school requirements. Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for students, school staff, and families. Participates in school trainings, in-services, and professional development opportunities. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Appropriate State License NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile. Posted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.

Community Care Physicians is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist to join their team! This is a full-time position at an outpatient practice, located in our state-of-the-art building Wellness Way! \n *This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 recruitment/retention bonus. * \n More amazing reasons to join Community Care physicians: \n\n • Formulates comprehensive treatment program by evaluating patient’s past medical history, disease/condition, impairments, disability and functional/developmental status\n, • Prioritize patient care needs\n, • Accurately assess patient’s needs through the continuum of care and provides appropriate disposition, equipment, education and treatment recommendations in a timely manner\n, • Completes all documentation in accordance with professional, organizational, regulatory and facility's corporate compliance standards\n, • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s degree or Clinical Doctorate of physical therapy degree\n, • Current NYS Physical Therapy license and registration\n, • 1 year physical therapy experience preferred\n, • New graduates welcome to apply!\n, • 401(k) \n, • Dental insurance\n, • Health insurance\n, • Life insurance\n, • Paid time off\n, • Retirement plan\n, • Tuition reimbursement\n

Overview: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist 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 andcompensation, 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 Speech Language Pathologist, Schools Program shows initiative, responsibility, and action in assigned responsibility; understanding of physical, mental, psychological, and social needs of students; understanding of communication skills, evaluation, and treatment. Desire to work in collaboration with associates to provide quality interdisciplinary patient programming. Using independent judgement, the Speech Pathologist assumes the responsibility of providing a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or feeding skills, and provides goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum development of communication and/or feeding skills. This position does provide direct patient care children ages 3-21, including comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and provision of therapy in the school setting. This position serves students with various physical, behavior and developmental challenges. Age range from 3-21 years old. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population Implements a daily program through a consistent daily/weekly schedule that can be shared with the school and/or supervisors. Delivers specialized individual and group instruction. Consults with other staff members that work directly with each of the students in order to better serve the students and their educational/functional needs. Assesses and documents each student's progress through formal and informal tests and measurements. Writes and prepares annual review reports/goals for each student in accordance with their IEP dates in order to remain in compliance with state guidelines. Assists with any school-based speech and language input when writing an FBA/BIP. Provides parent support and education. Attends all school related meetings as scheduled, such as, but not limited to, Triennials, Annual Reviews, Domain, Referrals and pre-IEP meetings for each individual student. Plans and prepares the learning environment by setting up and preparing needs materials and supplies. Follows the guidelines and needs of each of the individual students in the classroom. Maintains professional attitudes and respect to the school. Communicates and follows up with school and families in order to request appropriate MD signatures/orders for school-based occupational therapy referrals in order to initiate and continue with services. Treats all students with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect. Maintains confidentiality about students, their families, and other employees outside the school. Supervises COTA as indicated through state practice act guidelines. Assists the students in activities of daily living such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and diapering as needed. Follows the safety guidelines and directives for the student in regards to functional mobility and orientation (i.e. transfers, wheelchair or walker mobility, etc.) and exercises provided by other related service providers (i.e. physical therapist, vision itinerant, hearing itinerant, occupational therapist, orientation and mobility instructor, etc.). Assists with any devices and assistive technology as outlined by the other related service team members. Collects data and completes reports regarding the student goals and progress. Follows any fire drill or safety guidelines outlined for each individual student. Completes of clear therapy lesson plans in a timely manner in case of any emergencies or substitutes that may have to follow the treatment schedule. Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled school-based speech language pathology intervention relative to client's level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: providing a comprehensive evaluation of communication skills and/or feeding skills, and provides goal-oriented treatment to facilitate maximum development of communication and/or feeding skills assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related client care issues. Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice. Provides documentation to maintain quality of therapy records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and school requirements. Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety. Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for students, school staff and families. Initiates new program development with focus on needed functional outcomes. Participates in continuous compliance and quality improvement trainings and activities. Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department. Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families. Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed. Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment. Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA. Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment. Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.) Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility's safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility. Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician's release to return to work following an accident/ injury. Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury. Participates in required professional, licensure and credentialing continuing educational programs. Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times. Therapists will be paid an hourly rate for all work performed. It is expected that all billing documents are verified as per program policy and submitted within guidelines established by the program according to state contractual agreement. Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Appropriate State License NYSED Certification Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) OR Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) For some preschool referrals - willingness to work with medically fragile Posted Salary Range: USD $70.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.

Pediatric Occupational Therapists NEEDED!!. The Occupational Therapist, School Based serves students with various physical, behavioral, and developmental challenges ranging in age from 3-21 years old. Provides occupational therapy expertise when developing FBAs/BIPs.

Job DescriptionJob Description We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide pediatric occupational therapy services for Early Intervention (birth–3) and school-age students across home, school, and community settings on Long Island. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat children with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, fine motor and visual-motor deficits, and functional skill needs. This role emphasizes practical, individualized interventions that support participation in daily routines, academic tasks, and age-appropriate activities. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with families, educators, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent and effective service delivery across environments. Responsibilities include: * Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for EI and school-age students * Provide direct occupational therapy services in home-based EI and school-based or community settings * Address fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, play, and functional participation * Collaborate with families, teachers, and related service providers to support carryover of skills * Complete required documentation including evaluations, session notes, and progress reports * Provide consultation and strategies to caregivers and school staff as appropriate * Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with New York State and AOTA guidelines RequirementsQualifications * Current New York State Occupational Therapist license required * Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program * Pediatric experience preferred; EI and/or school-based experience a plus but not required * Ability to pass required background checks and clearances * Strong communication, organization, and clinical reasoning skills * Ability to work independently across multiple settings while collaborating with a team * Professional, reliable, flexible, and child-focused BenefitsBenefits * Flexible schedule * Ongoing clinical support * Opportunities for advancement * Paid sick time Pay: $60–$75 per hour (based on experience, setting, and certifications) Job Type: Part-time Work Location: In person

Job DescriptionOccupational Therapists Full Time - Bay Shore, NY Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support. The Children’s Services of ACLD provides a continuum of services to children from ages three to twenty-one in their pre-school and after-school programs. We currently have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Bay Shore Facility. In this role, your responsibility will include but not be limited to providing occupational therapy services to children in a transdisciplinary environment. Therapy focuses on assisting child in maximizing their level of function in their play skills and Adaptive Daily Living skills. Specific performances areas such as sensory, fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual and cognitive functioning. Position requires:• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy • Current Occupational Therapy Licensure from New York State Education Department • Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the position including running, bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.• Experience with pediatrics.• Bilingual preferred.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:45-3:15pm35 hours Applicants include a resume and use the apply now button or apply online at . An EOE m/f/d/v req 5115

Job Description Job Summary Full Time Physical Therapist- Pediatrics & Adults, Neuro based - Smithtown, NY Position Summary: Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned according to the need of patient care and further development of programs. -Provide physical therapy services on a regularly scheduled basis -Develop, review, and evaluate treatment plans -Prepare home treatment and exercise plans -Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation, assessments, reports, and treatment plans -Utilize electronic medical records for all documentation -Serve as a liaison between patient and community services (school, work, medical, etc.) -Provide knowledge base fundamental guidance to families -Attend all required trainings and staff meetings -Maintain a clean and safe treatment area -Provide value added project based work (marketing, technology, care coordination, etc) Minimum Requirements: -Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university. -New York State Physical Therapy license • 2 years experience in pediatric and adult rehabilitation preferred. New grads, who are willing to learn and absorb information from seasoned physical therapists, will be considered. Soft Skills: -Strong Interpersonal Skills -Engaging Relationship Management Skills -Creativity in thought and process (i.e. exercise plans, daily treatments) -High Energy -Empathetic to the patient population -Not afraid to challenge yourself to be a better therapist (you will need to break any chains that hold you back or limits you put on yourself) -General desire and willingness to help others Schedule • Monday through Friday Keep Moving Forward, Inc. is an intensive rehabilitation/physical therapy outpatient center located in the center of Garden City South, Smithtown, & White Plains New York. Our therapists primarily treat complex pediatric and adult neurological cases which involve (but never limited to): Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Developmental Delay. All treatments are provided one-on-one with customized treatment plans, a variety of functional exercises/movements and typically range from 1-3 hour sessions per patient. Our therapists are specifically trained to utilize the TheraSuit and Universal Exercise Unit in addition to a variety of advanced tools necessary helpful to maximize function.