What are the responsibilities and job description for the Itinerant Occupational Therapist position at Milestones Children's Center?
Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Central, NY
Milestones Children’s Center in collaboration with Little Lukes Preschool & Childcare Center is on a mission to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary special education to children in need.
When you join Milestones Children’s Center, you're joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We're a team of thoughtful Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we're committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing care to families of children with special needs.
No matter what you're looking for in your next role, we're confident that you'll find it at Milestones Children’s Center !
Setting and Location for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Jobs
95%: Itinerant/Travel in Oswego County - You will be working with children in their family’s home. (Don’t worry! We include mileage/gas reimbursement!)
5%: Center work at our center located at 10 Burkle Street, Oswego, NY 13126.
About the Itinerant Home OT Role
We are on the lookout for a Occupational Therapist to join our itinerant care team. In this role, you will travel to family’s homes to support children with special health care needs in their familiar home environment.
- Provide exceptional care
- Support and develop fine motor range of motion, strength, flexibility, and movement patterns for toddlers and children, ages 18 months to 5 years, using fun, age-appropriate games and activities.
- Support all aspects of each preschool child's treatment by collaborating with other care team members, including Special Education Teachers, SLPs, PTs, and School Psychologists.
- Document your work including session notes, care plans and ongoing progress with high levels of accuracy and timeliness in our paperless electronic health record system.
- Support and develop fine motor range of motion, strength, flexibility, and movement patterns for toddlers and children, ages 18 months to 5 years, using fun, age-appropriate games and activities.
- Travel
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ALL Itinerant staff will receive mileage reimbursement to travel to children’s homes.
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ALL Itinerant staff will receive a company provided iPad for easy and paperless mileage tracking, note taking, data reporting, and more.
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ALL Itinerant staff will receive mileage reimbursement to travel to children’s homes.
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Planning and Data Analysis
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Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs of the children.
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Document your work including notes, care plans and ongoing progress with high levels of accuracy and timeliness in our paperless electronic health record system.
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Prepares goals and instructional materials according to the goals established by the Individual Education Plan.
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Discuss the development of the IEP with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others.
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Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs of the children.
About You
You will thrive in the role of Occupational Therapist at Milestones Children’s Center if you have:
- A passion for our mission to redefine special education care for children and their families.
- Expertise in delivering care for fine motor delays, genetic disorders, and fine motor coordination and strength.
- A drive to learn and expand your skills.
- A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus.
- The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt to the constant change and evolution of care for children with special needs.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative and solution-oriented way.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensed or eligibility for a NYS Occupational Therapy license -
Early Intervention OT Job Compensation and Benefits
- Industry-leading salaries
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Referral bonuses
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Referral bonuses
- Company Paid
- Free Life Insurance
- Generous reimbursement program for CEUs
- Student Loan forgiveness participation
- Paperless technology (everyone gets an iPad!)
- Paid relocation stipend
- Paid training
- Free Life Insurance
- Company-sponsored
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K retirement plan
- Employee childcare discount
- Medical Insurance
- Access to
- Amazing team-oriented environment
- Professional mentoring program
- Amazing team-oriented environment
- Work/Life Balance
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Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Day shifts only (no evenings!) -
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Monday-Friday (weekends off!)
Next Steps for Early Intervention (EI) / Preschool Occupational Therapist Job Application
Please reach out to Darci at apply@littlelukes.com or call 315-591-4622 for a personal interview and to learn more about the location, team and atmosphere with Milestones Children’s Center . We can’t wait to meet you!
Salary : $65,000