Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention
Company: Metro Therapy, Inc
Location: Freeport
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Pediatric Occupational Therapists Needed! Why Choose
Metro? For over thirty five years, Metro Therapy, Inc., (a
Powerback Pediatrics company) has been serving the educational and
developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout Long
Island and the five boroughs of New York City. 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. Seeking experienced professionals to
work with our youngest population! Positions Available: Early
Intervention (NYSDOH approval letter required for Contract
Positions) Preschool Coverage (Itinerant) throughout Nassau and
Suffolk We offer: Flexible scheduling Benefits for full time and
part time team members (not applicable for 1099) Part time and full
time caseloads available Access to clinical support and quality
assurance teams Training workshops for which professional
development credit may be earned Competitive pay 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: Metro Therapy, Inc, Mount Vernon , Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention, Healthcare , Freeport, New York
