Occupational Therapist - Lowell

About the role

The Early Intervention Program has expanded to serve children and families in eight additional communities within the Greater Lowell area. This role is based in the Lowell area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and intervene in children’s daily activities and home/community environments to improve functioning, independence, and performance.
• Contribute to the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), including strategies and family outcomes addressing the child’s individual needs.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, public/private, and community service providers to coordinate and provide services.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapy license.
• Education commensurate with holding current licensure as an Occupational Therapist issued by the MA Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5.
• Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred.
• Current, valid driver’s license and ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on the child’s functioning and development.
• Flexible and adaptable in administering therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members, and other professionals.
• Outstanding time management, organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and compassion for children and families.
• History of maintaining client confidentiality and professional boundaries and displaying qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Partner in Child Development's mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to obtain or provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) required by MA Department of Public Health (DPH) for MA Early Intervention providers and issued through the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
• Successful criminal background screening, including check with the Commonwealth of MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services criminal and sex offender database.

Benefits

• Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation with 1 week of sick time and 13 paid holidays
• Medical: Numerous medical plan choices. Generous company contribution
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Productivity Incentive Program
• Mileage Reimbursement & Company-provided cell phones
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including Child & Elder Care & Work-Life solution location services, Legal guidance for major life events, Identity Theft support services, Retirement & Financial planning
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Continuing Clinical supervision, mentoring, professional development & training opportunities
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness
• Salary Range: $84,265 - $89,882