Occupational Therapist - Temporary
- Temporary
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Full time · Posted 3w ago
- $68,139/yr
Manhattan (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 3w ago
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About the job
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*This is a temporary position to cover a team member on leave for an expected 3 - 6 month period beginning in late December or early January.*
Evaluate, planning, and provision of Occupational Therapy Services for pediatric/adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Instruct/provide training on home therapeutic programs and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit
- Contemporaneous documentation using electronic health records
- Meet productivity expectation
- Participate in scheduled supervision, patient communication, coordination of care with interdisciplinary team to help improve the quality of life of the people we support
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g., lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York and has graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Preferred Qualification Requirements ( desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
- A minimum of one year Occupational Therapy experience in a healthcare setting working with individuals with intellectual and developmental delays.
- Ability to work effectively with limited on-site supervision
Compensation
$68,139 per year
Schedule
- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9:30 AM - 7:00 AM
- Wednesdays: Admin/Remote day; flexible hours
- Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
From YAI's job posting for Manhattan, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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