Occupational Therapist

Kennedy-Donovan Center • New Bedford, MA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy-Donovan Center is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 and their caregivers throughout Massachusetts. The role supports developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices and uses a parent/caregiver coaching model. Services take place in homes, community settings, and groups, with collaboration across professionals and families to help children reach their potential.

The position is available full-time (30+ hours) or part-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is community-based and requires travel to homes and community settings, comfort working in varied environments, and use of technology for documentation and communication. The listed pay is $35–$38 per hour.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy degree and current licensure.
• Ability to meet Early Intervention Operational Standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families.
• Knowledge of family-centered and coaching-based practices.
• Home- or community-based service experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and eligibility evaluations across adaptive, cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and communication domains.
• Collaborate with families to develop individualized IFSPs with meaningful, measurable goals and strategies.
• Provide home-, community-, and group-based services through a parent/caregiver coaching model aligned with IFSP goals.
• Educate and empower families to understand child development, access resources, and advocate for their child's needs.
• Partner with other professionals to provide integrated, comprehensive services.
• Maintain timely, accurate records, track progress, and review IFSPs to adjust services as needed.
• Ensure accurate billing and documentation in accordance with Early Intervention Operational Standards and agency policies, while meeting productivity expectations.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Free virtual medical, mental health, therapy, and psychiatry services.
• Musculoskeletal support program.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition remission opportunities.
• Professional development and career growth.
• Vacation (156 hours), personal time (16 hours), and sick time (80 hours).
• Up to 11 paid holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• BJ's Wholesale Club membership discounts.
• Personal auto and home insurance support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time