Early Intervention Pediatric Occupational Therapist

UCP of Western Massachusetts; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Productivity Bonus

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UCP of Western Massachusetts is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention team in North Adams, MA. This full-time position focuses on assessing and treating infants and toddlers with developmental delays, offering flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact on young lives.

Expect to collaborate with families and work within a supportive team framework. Experience in home visiting is preferred. Benefits include a $3000 sign-on bonus, medical coverage, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in good standing with Massachusetts Board.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children with developmental delays.
• Collaborate with families to create individualized service plans.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs).

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

COTA supervisory experience

Home visiting experience

Cultural competency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Certification as an Early Intervention Specialist

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Outlook

Job description

Early Intervention Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Type: Full Time Benefit Eligible
Location: North Adams, MA
Schedule: 30 hours/week
$3000 sign on bonus

Position Highlights:

UCP is hiring! As a licensed Occupational Therapist with UCP’s Early Intervention team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the development of infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) through home- and community-based services. You’ll assess and treat children with delays in fine motor, sensory, perceptual, and self-care skills, while collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to create individualized service plans. Your work will include feeding therapy, equipment adaptation, and supervision of COTAs, all within the framework of Massachusetts DPH Early Intervention standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives while working with flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
• Certification as an Early Intervention Specialist by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) preferred, or eligible to be certified within two years of employment in an MDPH certified Early Intervention Program
• Familiar with specialized treatment approaches, orthotics, neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory motor integration, neuromuscular facilitation, feeding support, etc.
• Experience working with early childhood assessment and programming
• Home visiting experience preferred
• COTA supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with electronic documentation or ability to learn.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently and succeed in a multi-tasking environment and handle stress in a professional and positive manner.
• Strong ability to positively represent UCP and provide a conscientious and caring attitude
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally based on the needs of the audience.
• Cultural competency
• Ability to schedule work to meet family needs
• Basic Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions through in-person, face-to-face contact as required, in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to maintain Infant and Pediatric/Child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
• Evidence of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Satisfactory CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Background Check

Benefits

• Quarterly Productivity Bonus
• $3000 sign on bonus – half paid after 30 calendar days and 50 billed hours and the rest after 180 calendar days & 300 billed hours
• Medical, Dental, Vision and even Pet Insurance after first month of employment
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off program including vacation, personal, sick, and 13 holidays
• Annual Reimbursement (up to $500) annually toward license, certification, CEUs or professional memberships
• 403(b) retirement program with company match to support your future
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household
• May qualify towards federal student loan forgiveness.

About Us

As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP ofWestern Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles – Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a “Life Without Limits” for people with disabilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission.