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CAREERS AT POTS

Join Our Team!

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POTS is a dynamic, fun-loving pediatric multidisciplinary team seeking experienced therapists who want to make a difference in children's lives and fulfill our mission of maximizing each child's potential. We have a highly experienced, dedicated staff that provides cutting-edge occupational, physical, speech therapy, feeding, and aquatic therapy in our state-of-the-art sensory gyms. We are unique in our commitment to evaluate and treat the whole child and partner with the important people in a child's life. 

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Please check out our mission, vision, and values to see if you are a good fit for POTS. 

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Pediatric Occupational Therapists (Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem)

 

We're Seeking OTs With:

  • Master's degree in OT and NJ license (NBCOT required)

  • 1+ years pediatric experience (3+ years preferred)

  • Strong sensory processing and sensorimotor development background

  • Compassionate, collaborative, problem-solving approach

  • Willingness to work at both the Teaneck and Waldwick locations

 

BONUS SKILLS (Big Plus!):

  • Feeding therapy experience (SOS, AEIOU, Talk Tools)

  • Infant/baby handling and treatment experience

  • DIR/Floortime, reflex integration, executive function training

  • Neurodevelopmental approaches (NDT, DMI, CME, Medek)

 

Position Options:

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FULL-TIME (32-40 hours/week)

  • Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 based on experience

  • Must include 10+ hours after 3:30pm

  • Weekend availability preferred

  • Benefits:

    • Health insurance (employer pays up to $250/month toward premium)

    • 80 hours PTO annually

    • 401(k) with 3% match

    • $1,500 professional development (year 1), $550 annually after

    • Section 127 Educational Assistance (student loan repayment help)

    • Weekly mentoring

 

PART-TIME SALARIED (20-25 hours/week)

  • Guaranteed salary proportional to full-time rate

  • Stable, predictable income

  • Must include evening hours

  • No benefits

 

PART-TIME HOURLY

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Competitive hourly rates based on experience

  • No benefits

 

PER DIEM

  • $70-$95 per session based on experience

  • Consistent, set schedule

  • Session-based compensation

  • No benefits

 

Your Role:

  • Evaluate and treat children with sensory processing, autism, ADHD, and developmental challenges

  • Design home programs, sensory diets, and school strategies

  • Collaborate with families and teachers on functional goals

  • Provide services in private schools and our clinic settings

  • Participate in groups, camps, and program development

 

FT Schedule:

  • 5 days required: Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday

  • Weekends as needed (preferred for full-time)

  • Must include after-school hours (after 3:30 pm)

 

Application Requirements:

  • Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for POTS

  • Specify which position type you're interested in (FT, PT salaried, PT hourly, or per diem)

  • List any specialty training or certifications

 

Work Location: In person at Teaneck and Waldwick, NJ offices

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

License/Certification:

  • NJ OT license (Required)

  • NJ school certificate (Preferred)

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Pediatric Physical Therapists (Part-time)

 

We are looking for a per diem pediatric physical therapist who has strong treatment and evaluation skills who is able to effectively work with infants and children in a sensory gym. The best candidates are physical therapists with demonstrated leadership ability who are upbeat, organized, self-motivated, and problem solvers, who want to be part of a dedicated team of therapists. If you love your professional career and are looking for a great place to plant roots while also creating more flexibility and time for your family, please contact us to set up a comprehensive tour and interview.

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Physical Therapist responsibilities include

  • Cutting-edge evaluation and treatment

  • Prompt documentation in an EMR

  • Providing all clients with a home exercise program

  • Collaborating with parents and teachers to set functional goals

  • Providing ongoing guidance, support, and education to parents and teachers

  • Participating in team meetings and workshops

  • Educating parents, colleagues, physicians, and referral sources about the value of physical therapy for children

  • Optional: Participating in program development, such as summer camp programs and after-school groups

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Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

  • 3+ years’ experience providing physical therapy to children with a wide range of challenges including children birth to three

  • NJ Physical Therapy License

  • NJ school certification is preferred

  • Desire to work long-term in a warm supportive environment

  • Compassionate, caring, collaborative, willing to go the extra mile for your families

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities

  • Ability to meet the child where they are and build a warm therapeutic relationship with the child and family

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education

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Ideal candidates will have expertise in:

  • Infant and child movement challenges at home, in school and in the community

  • CNDT, CME or DMI are a plus

  • Reflex Integration is a plus

  • Other especially certifications are a plus

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Hours to include some "after school hours" and/or Sundays

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Salary with benefits commensurate with experience

Job Type: Part-time

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Speech Therapist

Pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist (Part-time & Weekends)

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We're Seeking Part-Time & Weekend SLPs With:

  • Master's degree in Speech Pathology (ASHA-accredited program)

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

  • NJ Speech Pathology License (NJ school certification preferred)

  • 2+ years of experience in pediatric private practice and/or schools

  • Strong evaluation and treatment skills across all ages

  • Warm, collaborative approach with children and families

  • Willingness to work at both the Teaneck and Waldwick locations

 

Position Details:

  • Part-time: 8-12 hours per week preferred

  • Must include after-school hours (after 3:30 pm)

  • Weekend availability is a big plus!

  • Per diem: $70-$90 per session based on experience

  • Session-based compensation (paid when seeing patients)

 

What You'll Do:

  • Evaluate and treat children from birth through 21 in our sensory gyms

  • Address receptive/expressive language, pragmatics, articulation, and phonological disorders

  • Design effective home programs and school strategies

  • Collaborate with families and teachers on functional goals

  • Participate in team meetings, workshops, and program development

  • Contribute to social skills groups, summer camps, and after-school programs

 

We're Especially Interested in SLPs With Experience In:

  • Apraxia of Speech

  • Feeding therapy and oral motor work (OMT certification a plus!)

  • Working with children on the Autism Spectrum

  • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Executive Function

  • Understanding of sensory processing

 

What We Offer:

  • Weekly mentoring with an experienced SLP (available on request)

  • Supportive, energetic team environment

  • Beautiful, well-equipped sensory gym facilities

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary approach

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric population

  • Established practice with excellent reputation since 1991

 

Why SLPs Love Working Here:

✓ Treat the whole child in a sensory-rich environment

✓ Family-centered, collaborative practice philosophy

✓ Strong clinical support and mentorship

✓ Warm, passionate team culture

✓ Flexibility with part-time and weekend schedules

✓ Work alongside experienced OTs, PTs, and fellow SLPs

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Ideal Candidate Qualities:

  • Compassionate, caring, and willing to go the extra mile for families

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills with parents, children, and colleagues

  • Ability to meet each child where they are and build warm, therapeutic relationships

  • Commitment to continuing education and professional growth

  • Upbeat, organized, and self-motivated

 

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday (must include after-school hours)

  • Weekend availability preferred

  • Flexible part-time hours

 

Application Requirements:

  • Please include a brief cover letter: Why are you a great fit for POTS?

  • List any specialty training or certifications (feeding, OMT, apraxia, AAC, etc.)

 

Work Location: In person - Teaneck and /or Waldwick, NJ

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week

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CEC

Community Engagement Coordinator (Part Time)

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We're an energetic, fun-loving, pediatric therapy practice in Teaneck and Waldwick, NJ. If you love to get out and meet new people, create relationships, are highly motivated, have a positive upbeat attitude, and shine in a multi-tasking environment we want you to join our team!? Prior work experience in customer/public relations is preferred, but personality is far more important! We provide training, hourly base pay, and bonuses for the right candidate!

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The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) will be responsible for creating relationships with doctors, directors, principals and the ever-important front office staff, who are the gateway to the professionals we want to meet. We are looking for a professional, engaging, dynamic person with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The CEC is an integral member of our team and will be responsible for learning about the awesome work that we do with children and using that information to develop old and new referral sources by figuring out how we can best meet the needs of the referral sources and improve the lives of children and families. You will be our public face in the community. 

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The CEC’s primary responsibility is to develop strong relationships with current and potential referral sources, such as pediatricians and school directors, which translate into increased clients for our practice. The right candidate will be sensitive to the nuanced needs of potential and current referral sources, organize, track their work, follow up in a timely manner, and make suggestions to management. 

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Please send resume, along with a brief cover letter telling us about yourself and why you think you would be a great addition to our team. Include the details of your work experience; phone number, and the best way to contact you to arrange an interview.. 

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Job Type:   Part-time; flexible hours, approximately 15-20 hours/weekFull time access to a car and valid NJ drivers license required

Experience in public relations or client relations, and a background in communications is a plus

Salary: base salary commensurate with experience (begins at $15.00/hour), plus a bonus structure to enable you to control of your own salary

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Therapy Aide

Therapy Aide

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Our Therapy Aide/Intern is a highly valued member of our staff. Interns work closely with both the clinical and administrative staff and get an in-depth perspective on therapy. This is a 30+ hours/week position for a minimum of 9 months. The intern candidate will begin as a volunteer (2+ days/week) and move into a paid position once fully trained. It is ideal for students considering the health professions and need volunteer hours on their resume. This is a long-term position, only, not just for the summer.

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Therapy Aide Responsibilities:

  • Setting up equipment and treatment rooms 

  • Creating patient materials such as social stories and sensory diets

  • Participating during sessions; note taking 

  • Buying groceries and preparing for feeding sessions

  • Preparing materials for summer camps/workshops/bootcamps 

  • Cleaning and sanitizing therapy equipment and therapy areas 

  • Performing administrative tasks including  answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, creating patient files, shredding/ scanning document

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Therapy Aide Requirements:

  • Must love to work with children of all ages

  • Excellent time management skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Must be reliable and flexible

  • Must have a car & valid NJ driver's license

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Volunteer Program (Full time & Part time)

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Our volunteer program at POTS provides opportunities for students or aspiring professionals to learn about working with children with therapy needs. Some volunteer responsibilities include prepping sessions, cleaning up, working on projects, and providing help for therapists to create a fun and welcoming experience for children.

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Volunteers must be available 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months to request signed volunteer/observation forms. We prioritize volunteers who exceed these requirements; however, we may need short term volunteers for camps and similar programs.

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