Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Autism Care Partners

Westford (MA)

On-site

USD 81,440 - 122,160

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules (salaried M-F 8-4pm)

$500 for CEUs and 1 Paid CEU day

401k + Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

10 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days in year 1

Job summary

A child development organization in Westford, MA, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to address the functional needs of children aged 2-21. Responsibilities include evaluating clients, conducting therapy sessions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed in RI. Competitive compensation and an array of benefits are offered, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy.
Experience working with children aged 2-21 years old.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients to establish a plan of care.
Conduct annual reevaluations.
Complete daily progress notes after client sessions.

Skills

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to work independently

Ability to lift children 20-50 pounds

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed and registered to practice Occupational Therapy in RI

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pediatric OT Opportunity! - Center-Based ABA Collaboration!

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

ACP is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

Must be willing to provide services between our Danvers and Westford center. NO SAME DAY TRAVEL REQUIRED.

What we offer Full‑Time Occupational Therapists

No non‑competes!
Great Benefits
Competitive and consistent pay
Flexible Schedules (salaried M-F 8-4pm)
$500 for CEUs and 1 Paid CEU day + In House CEU Opportunities
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
10 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days in year 1
401k + Company Match
Company Paid Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability coverage
Voluntary Benefits – Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
Liability Insurance
Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration.
Opportunities to run trainings for fellow clinicians.

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).

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.
Submit a discharge summary from therapy, as needed.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
Maintain 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 RI.
Experience working with children aged 2‑21 years old.

Work Conditions

In‑person center‑based

Basic Computer Skills Required?

YES

Specific Computer Skills

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Windows

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.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 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. All information is subject to change without notice.

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