Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Autism Care Partners; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Paid CEU day

Lead trainings

Student loan repayment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 16 days

Company 401(k)

Disability insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Autism Care Partners in New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to address adaptive development, play and sensory, motor and postural development, with the goal of improving clients’ daily functioning in home, school, and community settings.

The OT will evaluate clients, conduct reevaluations, develop long-term goals, administer evidence-based therapy, document progress, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team. Travel to Concord locations 1 day per week is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed and currently registered to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of MA.
• Experience working with children aged 2-21 year olds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients to establish a plan of care.
• Conduct annual reevaluations.
• Develop long term goals and objectives as part of the plan of care for all clients and update at the end of each authorization period.
• Administer evidence-based therapy approaches.
• Implement client-centered treatment sessions that promote client ability to perform basic functions necessary for an everyday routine.
• Complete daily progress notes after client sessions which describe treatment given, progress observed, and patient response to treatment.
• Submits a discharge summary from therapy, as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintains communication with therapy team, parents/guardians, and billing department, as needed.
• Supervise, instruct, and provide feedback to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), as needed.

Skills

ASD knowledge

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Patient care planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist in MA

Accredited OT program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Electronic data systems

Documentation skills

Job description

Description

Find your passion!

Our team is grounded in clinical excellence, driven by a collaborative spirit, and guided by optimism and hope for every child’s future. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard, and we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in everything we do.

What You’ll Get as a Full-Time Occupational Therapist:

• Base Pay + Monthly Bonus Potential
• No Non-Compete Agreements!
• Consistent, Competitive Pay

Professional Development Perks for Full-Time OTs:

• $500 Annual CEU Reimbursement + 1 Paid CEU Day
• Monthly OT Meetings & Ongoing Clinical Support
• Opportunities to Lead Trainings & Workshops
• Student loan payment program for newly graduated Occupational Therapists!

Benefits that Support You as a Full-Time OT:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days in Year 1 (PTO increases with tenure!)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• Liability Insurance Coverage
• Referral Bonuses

What Makes Us Different:

• Work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists, BCBAs, RBTs, and Licensed Psychologists to deliver holistic care across developmental domains.
• All clinic operations are led by former practicing BCBAs who understand what true support looks like.
• Virtual electronic data collection system in place to streamline your workflow.
• Work-life balance is built in—with centers closing at 4:30 PM and NO WEEKENDS.

What you'll be doing at Autism Care Partners:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for addressing the functional needs of the clients we serve related to adaptive development, adaptive behavior, play and sensory, motor and postural development. The overall goal for the Occupational Therapist is to improve clients’ functional ability to perform tasks in home, school, and community settings.

• Evaluate clients to establish a plan of care
• Conduct annual reevaluations.
• Develop long term goals and objectives as part of the plan of care for all clients and update at the end of each authorization period.
• Administer evidence-based therapy approaches.
• Implement client-centered treatment sessions that promote client ability to perform basic functions necessary for an everyday routine.
• Complete daily progress notes after client sessions which describe treatment given, progress observed, and patient response to treatment.
• Submits a discharge summary from therapy, as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintains communication with therapy team (Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists, and Direct-Care Staff), parents/guardians, and billing department, as needed.
• Supervise, instruct, and provide feedback to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specifically, in children.
• Understanding of and ability to practice in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Flexibility and adaptability in providing services and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
• Ability to physically adapt in response to the clients’ movements and play.
• Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds when necessary.

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed and currently registered to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of MA.
• Experience working with children aged 2-21 year olds.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to Concord locations 1 day per week. No same day travel required.
• Employees in this role are considered essential workers as part of the critical infrastructure.
• No prior criminal history.
• Ability to utilize technology
• Strong computer skills required – Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Windows
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Who are we?

At Autism Care Partners (ACP), our mission is to empower families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care. Our collaborative teams provide comprehensive care throughout all stages of a child’s development by offering these services: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Diagnostic Evaluations (service availability varies by location).

OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical Excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality.

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.

Optimism and Hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope. Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced.

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.

It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals.

Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment-related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis.