Occupational Therapist - Lawrence
Company: Partners in Child Development
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Serving Children in
More Communities with our Early Intervention Program! Our Early
Intervention Program has expanded to serve children and families in
the Greater Lowell area to include eight additional communities. We
serve children and families in Andover, North Andover, Lawrence,
and Methuen as well as Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable,
Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. Partners in Child
Development is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the
growth and development of every child to maximize their potential.
Our programs include our Early Intervention Program, our Anderson
School, a special education school for children having complex
medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education
program. Our Early Intervention Program dramatically improves
outcomes for children ages 0-3 who have developmental delays or are
at risk for delays. Services are provided at no cost to the family
through therapeutic interventions embedded in their daily routines.
Our specialized staff is dedicated to helping children reach their
developmental milestones. Our Early Intervention professionals see
the dramatic impact their work is having on each child and their
families as they provide in-home services at no cost to the
families. The professional satisfaction of these Early Intervention
professionals is palpable as children receiving Early Intervention
services from Partners in Child Development meet developmental
goals before the age of three at 3 times the state average. We
offer you the opportunity to change the trajectory of a child’s
life, every day at a critical time in their development. We are
looking for a full time/part time Occupational Therapist to join
our Early Intervention Program serving the Lawrence area. The
Occupational Therapist (OT) is a member of a multi-disciplinary
team that provides interventions to children and family in the EI
Program. The OT conducts an analysis of the child’s daily
activities, home/community, as well as the need for adaptive
equipment to provide occupational therapeutic
treatments/interventions to improve the child’s functioning,
independence, and performance. The OT contributes to the
development of the Individual Family Service plan (IFSP) including
strategies and family outcomes to address the child’s individual
needs. The OT provides services to clients through coordination and
collaboration with team members, public/private and community
service providers. The OT provides services to clients through
coordination and collaboration with team members, public/private
and community service providers. Requirements: Current
Massachusetts Occupational Therapy license. Education commensurate
with holding current licensure as an Occupational
Therapist/SLP/Social Work 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. Must hold current, valid driver’s license
and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel
between home visits. Must hold and maintain current CPR and First
Aid training. 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. Must be 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. Partners in Child Development provides a supportive
environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative
thinking, and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for
each employee’s professional development. Our benefits package
includes: 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 Clinical supervision, mentoring,
professional development & training opportunities Student Loans: As
an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness
Requirements:
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