Job Overview
Balanced Living OT is growing, and we are looking for a part-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping children thrive in the environments where their lives actually happen: at home, at school, and in their communities.
This is not a traditional clinic-based position. Our therapists provide individualized, relationship-centered occupational therapy in homes and school settings, working closely with children, families, educators, and other members of the care team.
We are especially interested in an OT with a strong interest or background in sensory processing, sensory modulation, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and participation in daily routines.
Balanced Living is a fast-paced, flexible, growing practice, so we are looking for someone who is adaptable, dependable, self-directed, creative, and genuinely excited about being part of what we are building.
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized pediatric occupational therapy services in homes and school environments.
- Complete comprehensive OT evaluations addressing areas such as sensory processing, regulation, fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, executive functioning, ADLs, play, school participation, and functional independence.
- Develop individualized, evidence-informed treatment plans based on each child's strengths, needs, environment, and goals.
- Provide sensory-based and regulation-focused interventions that translate into meaningful improvements in everyday participation.
- Help children develop greater independence with routines, transitions, self-care, school participation, play, and other meaningful occupations.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, school professionals, and other providers when appropriate.
- Provide practical caregiver and educator education so strategies can be carried over outside of therapy sessions.
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation using our electronic health record.
- Independently manage a flexible caseload and travel between client homes and schools.
- Communicate proactively with the Balanced Living team regarding client needs, scheduling, and care coordination.
- Contribute to a collaborative, positive, and evolving practice culture.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is someone who is clinically thoughtful, warm, energetic, and highly adaptable.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Love working with children and families.
- Have a particular passion for sensory processing and nervous-system regulation.
- Understand that behavior is communication and look beyond the surface to determine what a child may need.
- Can connect with children while maintaining strong clinical reasoning.
- Are comfortable working independently outside of a traditional clinic.
- Can walk into a home or school, assess the environment, and creatively adapt your approach.
- Communicate confidently and professionally with parents, teachers, and other providers.
- Are organized and able to manage documentation, scheduling, and follow-through.
- Appreciate flexibility while also being highly dependable.
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment and can adapt as a growing practice evolves.
- Want to be part of a team where your ideas, expertise, and perspective are valued.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current New York State Occupational Therapist license and registration, or eligibility to obtain appropriate NYS licensure prior to beginning clinical practice.
- NBCOT certification, as applicable.
- Pediatric occupational therapy experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with or advanced knowledge of sensory processing, sensory modulation, self-regulation, and pediatric development strongly preferred.
- Experience providing services in schools, homes, early intervention, outpatient pediatrics, or other pediatric settings is a plus.
- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative team.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes and schools within the practice's service area.
- Ability to meet all applicable professional, background, and onboarding requirements for working with pediatric clients and within school environments.
Position Details
- Part-time
- Primarily home- and school-based pediatric services
- Flexible scheduling based on caseload and client needs
- Opportunity for caseload growth as Balanced Living continues to expand
- Collaborative, supportive practice environment
- Fast-paced setting with significant autonomy and flexibility
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
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In your cover letter, please tell us why you believe you would be a strong fit for Balanced Living, including your experience or interest in pediatric occupational therapy, sensory-based practice, and providing services in home and school environments.
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
