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Thom Child and Family Services

Occupational Therapist

Thom Child and Family Services, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Position Overview Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist/OT to join their team as an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist/Clinician. You will provide home and community‑based services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families, ensuring service delivery is individualized, meaningful and grounded in evidence‑based practice. You will partner with parents and caregivers to prioritize families’ priorities, needs, culture, and values.

Benefits

Flexible schedules: full time, part time, per diem and family hours

Health and dental insurance, including fitness benefits and wellness incentive program

Generous vacation

Personal time

Sick time (80–96 hours year)

Paid holiday (10–12 holidays)

403(b) with employer matching

Section 125 flexible benefits plan (medical and dependent care)

Employer‑sponsored long‑term disability insurance

Employer‑sponsored life insurance

Employer‑sponsored accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Productivity bonus plan

Continuing education leave and paid conference fees

Paid professional license renewal fees

Clinical supervision, mentoring and team support

Mileage reimbursement

Other optional benefits:

Short‑term disability insurance

Accident insurance

Cancer insurance

Position Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client’s developmental status

Provide direct services and develop activity appropriate for children 0–3 and their families

Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives and strategies related to the child’s development

Complete progress notes, reports, assessments and correspondence as appropriate

Provide individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in cognitive, adaptive behavior, social‑emotional, self‑care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development

Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns and progress

Act as service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed

Provide supportive professional assistance to families

Facilitate parent‑child interactions to encourage child’s development; assist families to act as advocates for their child

Position Requirements

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions

Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferred

Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development

Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers and community partners

Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services

Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards

Good computer skills and strong documentation skills

Current driver’s license and reliable transportation

Bilingual/bicultural a plus

Compensation Salary range: $66,000–$71,000 per year. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications and experience.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status or any other status protected by law.

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