Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention

Riverside Community Care; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 64,613 - 78,611; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eleven paid holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee bonuses for referrals

YMCA membership discounts

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our Early Intervention program in Somerville, MA. This full-time role focuses on working with children aged 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays. Responsibilities include creating and implementing treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring effective parent coaching. The position offers benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Competitive salary ranging from $64,613 to $78,611 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Independent licensure preferred.
• Experience in early intervention, special needs populations, and early childhood preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Focus on motor, feeding, and sensory integration aspects of child’s treatment.
• Provide direct work with children and support parent coaching.
• Collaborate with the team to develop treatment plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Good computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or an OTD

Job description

Position

Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention

Overview

Join our Early Childhood Services in Cambridge / Somerville as an Occupational Therapist in our Early Intervention program. Our interdisciplinary team supports families with children 0‑3 years who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disorders with a dyadic relationship‑based approach. We practice cultural humility as we develop relationships with families and grow in our understanding of their values, beliefs, priorities, routines, sources of stress, goals and intervention needs. Our overarching goal is to strengthen the mutual enjoyment of daily activities and interactions between children and their caregivers while addressing specific delays and challenges.

Responsibilities

The OT focuses on motor, feeding and sensory integration aspects of the child’s treatment plan, providing direct work with children as needed while supporting parent coaching, education, and support. Responsibilities include participating in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, monthly discipline‑specific meetings, staff meetings, and weekly reflective supervision. The OT collaborates with the team to develop and implement treatment plans that address all domains of development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or an OTD
• Independent licensure preferred
• Experience in early intervention, special needs populations, and early childhood preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Good computer skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high‑quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increase with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joining fee

Schedule & Pay

Full Time, 40 hours. Pay Range: $64,613.12 to $78,611.73, depending on years of experience.

EEO Statement

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.