Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Center Based)
About The Position
Autism Care Partners is seeking a full-time, center-based Pediatric Occupational Therapist to address clients’ functional needs related to adaptive development and behavior, play and sensory needs, and motor and postural development. The goal is to improve clients’ ability to perform everyday tasks in home, school, and community settings. The therapist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, evidence-based, client-centered care to children, including children with autism spectrum disorder. The role includes evaluating clients and establishing plans of care; setting and updating goals; delivering treatment; documenting progress; and communicating with families, the therapy team, and other relevant departments. The therapist may also supervise and provide feedback to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Centers close at 4:30 PM and are closed on weekends. Autism Care Partners describes its approach as evidence-based, outcome-driven, collaborative, inclusive, optimistic, and ethical. Its services include Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Diagnostic Evaluations, with availability varying by location.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Massachusetts license and registration to practice Occupational Therapy.
- Experience working with children ages 2–21.
- Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, specifically in children.
- Understanding of and ability to follow agency policies and procedures.
- Flexibility and adaptability in providing services and scheduling.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.
- Ability to physically adapt in response to clients’ movements and play.
- Ability to lift children weighing 20–50 pounds when necessary.
- Ability to use technology; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Windows.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment.
- At least 18 years of age.
- No prior criminal history.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients and establish plans of care.
- Conduct annual reevaluations.
- Develop long-term goals and objectives for each client’s plan of care and update them at the end of each authorization period.
- Administer evidence-based therapy approaches.
- Conduct client-centered treatment sessions that promote clients’ ability to perform basic functions needed for everyday routines.
- Complete daily progress notes after client sessions, describing treatment provided, progress observed, and the client’s response.
- Submit a therapy discharge summary when needed.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Communicate as needed with the therapy team, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Speech-Language Pathologists, and direct-care staff, as well as parents or guardians and the billing department.
- Supervise, instruct, and provide feedback to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants when needed.
Benefits
- Base pay with monthly bonus potential.
- Consistent, competitive pay.
- $500 annual CEU reimbursement and one paid CEU day.
- Monthly OT meetings and ongoing clinical support.
- Opportunities to lead trainings and workshops.
- Student loan payment program for newly graduated Occupational Therapists.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 16 PTO days in year one, with PTO increasing with tenure.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.
- Liability insurance coverage.
- Referral bonuses.
- No non-compete agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
