Occupational Therapist

Kennedy-Donovan Center • Southbridge, MA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) 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 using family-centered, evidence-based practices and offers a flexible schedule and work-life balance. The position is available full-time (30+ hours) or part-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Occupational Therapist conducts developmental assessments and eligibility evaluations; collaborates with families to create individualized Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs); and provides home-, community-, and group-based services using a parent/caregiver coaching model. The role also includes family education and advocacy, collaboration with other professionals, documentation and progress monitoring, billing and compliance with Early Intervention (EI) standards and agency policies, and participation in supervision, meetings, case reviews, and professional development.

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 about child development, available resources, and advocacy 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 EI Operational Standards and agency policies while meeting productivity expectations.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
• 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 (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