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Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

CompanyACP Early Intervention
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
About The Company
Autism Care Partners was launched to unify like-minded, interdisciplinary professionals to increase access and advance the quality of care available to individuals with developmental disabilities. Operating across communities in the Northeast, ACP utilizes clinically proven, cutting-edge, and outcomes-focused services, while working closely with your family to develop individualized programming and ensure your loved ones achieve their individual behavioral goals and reach their full potential. To learn more about our centers and services throughout the Northeast, please visit our website at autismcarepartners.com or contact us at Outreach@AutismCarePartners.com. To learn more about joining our passionate team of professionals, email Recruiting@AutismCarePartners.com and explore our openings at AutismCarePartners.com/Join-Our-Team/
About the Role

Description

Find your passion!


This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.

ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!


What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for addressing the functional needs of the children we serve related to adaptive development, adaptive behavior, play and sensory, motor, and postural development. The overall goal for the Occupational Therapist is to improve the child's functional ability to perform tasks in home, school, and community settings.

  • Evaluate child to establish a plan of care
  • Conduct annual reevaluations.
  • Develop long term goals and objectives as part of the plan of care for all children, and update at the end of each authorization period.
  • Administer evidence-based therapy approaches.
  • Implement child-centered treatment sessions that promote child’s ability to perform basic functions necessary for an everyday routine.
  • Complete daily progress notes after child’s sessions which describe treatment given, progress observed, and patient response to treatment.
  • Submits a discharge summary from therapy, as needed.
  • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Maintains communication with therapy team (Teachers, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists, and Direct-Care Staff), parents/guardians, and billing department, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Experience working with special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) etc.
  • Understanding of and ability to practice in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in providing services and scheduling.
  • Ability to work independently and be an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
  • Ability to physically adapt in response to the child's movements and play.
  • Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Licensed and currently registered to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of NY.
  • Experience working with children.


OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality.

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.

Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.

Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced.

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.


It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment- related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis.


Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


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Key Skills
Occupational TherapyChild DevelopmentAdaptive BehaviorSensory IntegrationTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsFlexibilityIndependenceEvidence-Based TherapyProgress MonitoringInterdisciplinary CarePatient InteractionGoal SettingTherapeutic TechniquesChild-Centered ApproachPhysical Adaptability
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates children to establish a plan of care and conducts annual reevaluations. They develop long-term goals, administer therapy, and maintain communication with the therapy team and families.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
301
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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