Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Location and Type of Service: Occupational Therapy in schools, centers, home and in community

Full time, W2

Salary: $62,000-$67,000/yr

Start Date: Immediate Opening

ABOUT DRAGONFLY CARES

Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive. We bring together ABA, speech-language, and school-based services and we are now expanding into Occupational Therapy. As an early member of our OT line, you won't be slotting into a rigid system; you'll help shape how great pediatric OT is delivered here, with clinical leadership and a full support team behind you.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Dragonfly Cares is seeking licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, individualized pediatric OT. Primarily through full-time school-district placements, with center-based and home/community opportunities as the line grows. You'll evaluate, plan, and treat; collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; and partner with families and school teams to help every child build independence and confidence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and deliver creative, individualized OT interventions for the children on your caseload (sensory, fine/gross motor, visual-motor, self-care/ADLs).
• Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations using sound clinical reasoning.
• Develop measurable, individualized goals and align treatment to each child's IEP or plan of care.
• Collect data on IEP goals, track progress, and report on outcomes on schedule.
• Partner with families, teachers, and the interdisciplinary team (ABA, speech, PT) to coordinate care.
• Attend and contribute to CSE/CPSE meetings and annual reviews as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and billing logs in our paperless system.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited (ACOTE) program.
• License: Active New York State OT license and registration — new graduates and limited-permit-eligible candidates are welcome to apply for school-based placements.
• Certification: NBCOT (OTR) — passed or exam-ready.
• Experience: Pediatric experience preferred; strong pediatric fieldwork considered for new grads.
• Strengths: Warm and collaborative with children, families, and teams; organized, reliable, and a self-starter; bilingual is a plus.
• Logistics: Reliable transportation and comfort working across school, center, and home/community settings in Nassau & Suffolk.
• PREFERRED:(BONUS POINTS)
• Familiarity with ABA-based therapy platforms and electronic data collection tools
• Fluency in additional languages beyond English and Spanish