Occupational Therapist

Thom Child & Family Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Employer-sponsored Health Reimburse-

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employer-provided tools

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services in Boston, MA seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide home and community-based early intervention for infants and toddlers birth to three and their families. You will collaborate with parents to tailor evidence-based plans that fit family priorities and cultural context.

The role includes multidisciplinary assessments, IFSP development, and ongoing mentoring. Comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and professional development support are offered.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions
• Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards
• Good computer skills and documentation skills
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Bilingual/Bicultural a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress
• Provide child and family centered services and activities developmentally appropriate for children birth to three and their families using parent coaching model
• Provide service coordination by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family, ensuring timelines are followed
• Partner with families in the development of IFSPs to identify goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child\'s development; assist families to act as advocates for their child
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence using the Thom electronic documentation system
• Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Parent coaching

Tools

Thom electronic documentation system

Job description

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $77,000.00 Annually

This position offers a salary range of $72,000 to $77,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Occupational Therapist

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3338

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist/OT to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist/Clinician, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: $72,000–$77,000, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience
  • Productivity bonus opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Schedule & Paid Time Off

• Flexible FT, PT, Per Diem, and flexible hours
• Monday–Friday schedule, generally between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Generous vacation time
• 96 hours of sick time annually
• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 24 hours of professional development/conference time annually

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fitness benefits and wellness incentive program
• Employer-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan for medical and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Optional coverage is also available, including:
• Short-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Cancer insurance

• Professional Support & Development
  • Paid professional license renewal fees
  • Clinical supervision and structured orientation
  • Ongoing mentoring and team support
  • Scholarship opportunities through the Fazzio Scholarship and Thom Academy
  • Tools Provided
    • Employer-issued laptop
    • Employer-issued cell phone

• Position Responsibilities:
• Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status.
• Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress.
• Provide child and family centered services and activities developmentally appropriate for children birth to three and their families using parent coaching model.
• Provide service coordination by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.
• Partner with families in the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to identify goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child’s development.
• Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.
• Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriate using the Thom electronic documentation system.
• Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognition, adaptive behavior, social-emotional development, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication.

Position Requirements:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions
• Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred
• Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development.
• Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.
• Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.
• Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.

Hear From Our Team

Learn what our employees value about working at Thom Child & Family Services:

“My wonderful, supportive colleagues. My flexible work schedule.”

“The opportunity to truly support families knowing that I'm helping guide them during an important time”

“Making a meaningful difference in the lives of babies & their families, witnessing those first milestones, supporting my colleagues and seeing my team members support each other”

Thom Child and Family Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.