Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (Contract)

About the role

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (OT) – Contract / Part-Time serving Montgomery, Berks & Chester Counties, PA. Flexible, community-based role helping children thrive from the start. Join The Arc Alliance Children’s Services Early Intervention Program and make a lasting impact during the most important years of development. As a Licensed Occupational Therapist, you’ll partner with families to strengthen children’s functional skills through coaching, support, and hands-on strategies embedded in everyday routines. This role focuses on empowering caregivers and promoting meaningful developmental progress in natural environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver coaching using a family-centered, routines-based approach
• Perform formal and informal developmental evaluations
• Deliver direct therapy services as appropriate
• Assess equipment needs and guide caregivers in proper use
• Complete session documentation and billing per state EI requirements
• Maintain required direct service levels
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff and county partners
• Complete 24 hours of required annual state EI training
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families and community partners

Benefits

• Flexible, part-time contract schedule
• Meaningful, family-centered work
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in early childhood development

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy License
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with infants and toddlers
• Strong organizational, follow-through, and communication skills

Requirements

• FBI, Criminal History, and Child Abuse Clearances (required at hire and maintained)
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance (recommended coverage: $100,000/$300,000 liability and $100,000 property damage)
• 3-year driving record check (required at hire and updated annually)
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to use and interpret early intervention assessment tools
  • Frequent sitting, standing, and ability to maneuver equipment
  • Ability to observe, assess, and document child development