Partners In Child Development INC is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention Program. In this role, you will serve children ages 0-3 with developmental delays or who are at risk for delays, providing essential evaluations and interventions directly in their homes at no cost to the family. You'll be a key member of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to maximizing each child's potential.
What You'll Do
- Conduct analysis of the child’s daily activities, home/community environment, and need for adaptive equipment.
- Provide occupational therapeutic treatments and interventions to improve the child’s functioning, independence, and performance.
- Contribute to the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), including strategies and family outcomes.
- Provide services through coordination and collaboration with team members, public/private agencies, and community service providers.
What We're Looking For
- Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapy license.
- Education commensurate with holding current licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the MA Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5.
- Must hold a current, valid driver’s license and ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
- Must hold and maintain current CPR and First Aid training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on a child’s functioning and development.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with sufficient computer skills to complete required documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members, and other professionals.
- Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and compassion for children and families.
- History of maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries, and displaying qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the organization's mission.
- Ability to obtain or provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) required by MA Department of Public Health (DPH) for MA Early Intervention providers.
- Successful criminal background screening, including check with the Commonwealth of MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services criminal and sex offender database.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities.
Team & Environment
You'll be a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a supportive environment that values team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation. We provide ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules
- Up to 4 weeks of vacation with 1 week of sick time and 13 paid holidays
- Medical: Numerous medical plan choices with a generous company contribution
- Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
- Vision: Annual exam and an allowance toward contacts & glasses
- Productivity Incentive Program
- Mileage Reimbursement & Company-provided cell phones
- Registered Dietitian Services
- Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including Child & Elder Care, Work-Life solutions, Legal guidance, Identity Theft support, and Retirement & Financial planning
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
- Generous Employee Referral bonuses
- Clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development & training opportunities
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness
Work Mode
This is a local, community-based role. You will travel to provide services in the Lowell area of Massachusetts, serving Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Westford.
Partners In Child Development INC is an equal opportunity employer.
