Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• NSCS is looking for Occupational Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team!
• Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children and families.
• Services are provided in home, program, or other community settings which have been identified as clients’ natural environments.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, and treatment of children between birth through three years of age who are in need of this specialized therapy.
• This position is available as both full-time or per diem.
• Let us know in your cover letter what your preferred schedule is.

Bachelor's level starts at

$84,000 per year.

What you’ll do

• Provide clinical assessments, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children using individual and group techniques.
• Participate with/or supervises staff for assessments and interventions.
• Administer and interpret client assessment activities as needed.
• Function fully as part of an inter-disciplinary team and attend staff meetings/case conferences.
• Participate in service coordination activities as a team member.
• Prepare written reports as needed. Maintain all required DPH, agency and program required documentation and ensure all client file placement.
• Share knowledge and resources about involved pediatric occupational therapy intervention to client’s parents and staff.
• Provide consultation, training, and in-services to staff as needed.

What you’ll need

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree from a curriculum in Occupational Therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children from birth to three years of age.
• Skills:
• Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
• 12% differential for Spanish bilingual (please indicate language skills in application!)

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Eligible employer for the PSLF program
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities