Job Description

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

Benefits

WHY JOIN DRAGONFLY CARES?

Most pediatric OT roles on Long Island are 1099 contract work. We hire W-2, full-time: Real employment, real stability, and a real team around you.

• Competitive W-2 salary $62,000-$67,000/yr
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) with Generous paid time off + paid holidays and Paid sick & safe leave
• Referral bonuses for qualified referrals
• Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings including CEUs
• Full onboarding + clinical mentorship from OT leadership
• Flexible scheduling on the school calendar
• Admin support for billing, scheduling & district coordination
• No nights or weekends for school cases

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Dragonfly Cares-Changing lives, one family at a time.