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Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention

Thom Child and Family Services
Springfield, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2025 CLOSED ON 9/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention position at Thom Child and Family Services?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services is seeking Occupational Therapists to join their team.

As an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist (OT) you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will work in a coaching model, partnering with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families' priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.


Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

  • Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, 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 every year)
  • Paid holiday (10-12 paid 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:
    1. Short-term Disability Insurance
    2. Accident Insurance
    3. Cancer Insurance


Position Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the Communication area of development.
  • Provide direct services to clients according to their IFSP's including home visits, child groups, and parent groups.
  • Monitor developmental milestones and progress with parents/caregivers to inform the ongoing need for direct service, consultation, and/or assessment.
  • Provide ongoing consultation to multidisciplinary team members regarding Communication areas of development and any other client-specific issues.
  • Complete progress notes, reports, assessments and correspondence as appropriate.
  • Participate in developmental screenings in the community.


Position Requirements:

  • Current MA Occupational Therapist
  • Experience with Early Intervention is required.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Strong ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners
  • Knowledge of family systems and early childhood development
  • Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally informed services
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Recognition of the importance of, and respect for, confidentiality
  • Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills
  • Current driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.



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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, or any other status protected by law.

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