Early Intervention

Occupational Therapist- Fee for Service

Pay:

Training Rate $26.75

Home Visit Rate $54.31

Assessment Rate $69.12

Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Are you looking for a position that will impact a child and their family? Your skills could be just what we are looking for.

Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

The Early Intervention Program is looking for an additional Occupational Therapist (OT), to work in a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment, while providing services to children ages birth to 3 years with developmental delays, and to their families/caregivers and provides assessment and therapy in the child’s natural environment within a family centered, community based program. Attend parent meetings, community case conferences, transitional activities or relevant activities that may include providing insight, information, referrals or advocacy for child and family. Provide training and ongoing supervision and support of students and supporting staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine services in collaboration with families using the Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Perform home visits, screening, assessment and educational group activities in the natural environments while
• adhering to all Massachusetts Department of Public Health Early Intervention Operational Standards.
• Attend parent meetings, community case conferences, transitional activities or relevant activities that may
• include providing insight, information, referrals or advocacy for child and family.
• Maintain and update all clinical records in the Early Intervention Client System.
• Provide co-treatment capacity consultation to other team members in matters requiring discipline expertise.
• Provide individual therapy.
• Prepare for certification as Early Intervention Specialist within 3 years of employment if working 20 hours.
• Maintain expertise in Early Childhood Education field through attendance at meetings, in-services, continuing education or other appropriate educational programs.
• Provide supervision to students and occupational therapist assistants as needed.
• Maintain assigned productivity level on a monthly basis.

QUALIFICATION

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions.
• Maintains on file, a current copy of all required professional licenses, CPR, first aid and health records.
• Skill in communicating and working both independently and with a team.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license required.

WHAT CAN PEOPLE INCORPORATED OFFER YOU?

• Flexible Schedule
• Make Your Own Hours
• Work No Weekends
• Work No Holidays
• Work and Family Life Balance

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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