Occupational Therapy in Bronx, NY

Last updated: April 17, 2026

47 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Bronx, NY. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

47 providers in Bronx

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Occupational Therapy in Bronx, NY

Pediatric occupational therapy in the Bronx is about the everyday skills a child is struggling with — gripping a pencil and forming letters, managing buttons, zippers, and shoelaces, staying regulated in a crowded apartment or a noisy classroom, and holding attention long enough to get through the school day. Many Bronx parents come in after a teacher raises handwriting or focus, after repeated sensory meltdowns, or as part of an autism or ADHD evaluation.

FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapists (many credentialed OTR/L) across the borough, including clinics in Throgs Neck, Co-op City, Norwood, and Mott Haven, plus hospital-affiliated programs through Montefiore and Jacobi Medical Center. Supply here is more modest than in Manhattan or Brooklyn, so it is worth getting on a list early and asking up front whether a clinic has a full sensory gym or leans toward fine-motor and school-readiness work. Some Bronx OTs also coordinate with feeding therapy.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly sessions, with home activities so progress carries into daily routines. Many Bronx families coordinate OT with speech therapy.

For children under three, New York's Early Intervention Program can deliver OT in your home while you wait.

Below are the occupational therapy providers currently active in Bronx.

What to expect

The evaluation covers fine motor, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, self-care, and play; you'll receive a written plan with goals, and treatment begins at the next visit. A sensory gym with swings and climbing equipment is normal and therapeutic. Ask whether the therapist is a licensed, registered occupational therapist (OTR/L).

Insurance

New York Medicaid covers medically necessary OT for children, delivered through Medicaid Managed Care plans (Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, MetroPlusHealth, Affinity by Molina, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan). Commercial plans (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross) typically need prior authorization and may cap annual visits — check yours.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Solo practice 3–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics 5–10 weeks · hospital-affiliated 8–13 weeks. (More modest Bronx supply tends to lengthen these.)

Start sooner if under 3

New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) via the NYC Department of Health — OT often in-home, under an IFSP, at no cost.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Bronx, NY

What does pediatric occupational therapy help with?

Pediatric OT helps with fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, fasteners), sensory processing, self-care and daily-living skills, and the regulation needed to participate at school. Bronx families often pursue OT after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, after sensory difficulties at home or in class, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

Does New York Medicaid cover occupational therapy in the Bronx?

Yes. New York Medicaid covers medically necessary OT for children, delivered through Medicaid Managed Care plans such as Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, MetroPlusHealth, Affinity by Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Confirm the practice is in-network with your plan before scheduling.

What's the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy for kids?

Physical therapy targets gross motor skills — walking, balance, strength, coordination. Occupational therapy targets fine motor and functional daily skills, sensory processing, and self-care. Some children see both. If you're unsure which your child needs, an OT or PT evaluation can point you in the right direction.

How long is the wait for a pediatric OT evaluation in the Bronx?

Because Bronx OT supply is more modest than in some other boroughs, solo practices typically start in 3–6 weeks, mid-sized clinics in 5–10 weeks, and hospital-affiliated programs in 8–13 weeks. Children under three can often begin sooner through New York's Early Intervention Program, which delivers OT in the home.

Why does my child's OT use swings and climbing equipment?

A sensory gym with swings, ball pits, and climbing equipment is standard pediatric OT. Movement-based activities help children with sensory processing and motor planning, and play is the natural way children build these skills. It looks like fun because engagement is part of how OT works.

Can OT help with my child's handwriting specifically?

Yes. Handwriting difficulty is one of the most common reasons children are referred to OT. The therapist assesses grip, hand strength, visual-motor skills, and posture, then works on the underlying skills rather than drilling letters. Many Bronx OTs offer school-readiness and handwriting-focused programs.

Other Therapy Types in Bronx

Speech Therapy Physical Therapy ABA Therapy Feeding Therapy Sensory Integration

47 OT Therapists in Bronx

Alex Aghanwa

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Occupational Therapy in Bronx, NY

Occupational Therapy in Bronx, NY

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Bronx, NY

Other Therapy Types in Bronx

47 OT Therapists in Bronx

Alex Aghanwa

Alexander Aronis

Alexis Andrews, MSOT, OTR

Ami Begum

Amielle Barre

Ankit Bhagwane

Anthony Kahrl Bigornia, OT

Antonia Berlage, OTR/L

Bernadette Andre, ot

Claire Mae Billones

Constance Acerno

Cristopher Asunto, OT

Deborah Aviles, therapist

Desiree Alvarado, OTR/L

Devon Aparicio, OTR/L

Dexter Abiera, OTR

Elissa Baum, OTR/L, MS

Feb Denise Andrade, OTR/L

Francisco Nino Adona, OTR/L

Gabrielle Berne, OTR/L

Gillian Aftel

Hinna Ahmmed

Jennifer Anderson, MOT, OTR/L

Katherine Balton, ORT/L

Kimberly Ally

Kwaku Adade-Poku, OT

Luna Blossom

Madison Blevins

Malka Berkowitz, OTS

Maria Acayan

Mariam Abdullahi

Marjan Aghaei

Marsha Bissent-Blanford

Megan Biancardi

Nagella Al-Balushi, OTR/L

Pamela Batista, OTR

Pierce Arroyo, OTR/L

Racquel Bennett

Rena Autar, O.T.

Rocio Alonso, OTR/L

Sarah Jane Adriano-Filatov, OTR/L

Sharleen Alejandro, OT

Siham Bennis

Tanzina Ali, OTR/L

Yamilette Baez, MD

Yesemia Alejandro, BS, MA, OTR/L

Yolande Bennett, OTR/L

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