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Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention

CompanyEliot Community Human Services
LocationMaldėnai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 21, 2026
About The Company
For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to Massachusetts' children, youth, families, and adults. Eliot's health and human services programming is evidence-based and measurement-driven, positively impacting the lives of 60,000 families and individuals throughout the Commonwealth. Using a person-centered, community-oriented approach, Eliot partners directly with the populations it serves. Integrated program design applies expertise across the agency to provide the highest standard of quality care to clients, their families, and the community, ensuring there is no wrong door to accessing imperative services. Our Services With more than 2,500 employees, Eliot provides a comprehensive and diverse spectrum of community based services for individuals and families of all ages in the areas of mental and behavioral health, developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury, childhood early intervention, care and counseling coordination, and youth and family programming. Eliot applies a proprietary transdiagnostic model and collaborative framework to produce expedient, effective and lasting outcomes for clients. Employees of Eliot receive generous benefits, including: -401K with Employer Match -75% Healthcare Premiums Paid -Dental and Vision Offered -Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance -Up to 4 weeks vacation per year -$3000 Tuition Reimbursement
About the Role

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

  • Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
  • Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
  • Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention (EI) division. Eliot's Early Intervention Program (EI) supports children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays or disabilities in the Everett, Malden, and Medford areas. Our multidisciplinary team delivers community-based therapeutic interventions using a coaching model with parents and caregivers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in infancy/early childhood, the willingness to travel and the ability to work a flexible work schedule in a fast paced environment contingent upon the child's and families needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Observe and evaluate  children to assist with identifying functional goals and interventions
  • Provide intervention in the areas of postural control, mobility, muscle tone, range of motion, sensory integration, perceptual motor, oral motor, and activities of daily living.
  • Develop and ensure follow-up to treatment goals in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
  • Offer training, input and guidance to the Team that promotes client independence   
  • Observe and evaluate clients to identify conditions and needs, collaborating with the team to determine effective actions
  • Serve as a resource to educate clients, their families, and other supports about the client’s condition and needs
  • Facilitate communication within the team and with external supports, including medical services, psychiatric services, care coordination entities, family members, and other involved providers
  • Participate in assessments and treatment plan development

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a current OTR/L license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Experience working with children 0-3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities
  • Valid Massachusetts drivers license and reliable transportation
  • Bilingual preferred. Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Annual Salary
$65,000—$65,000 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

Key Skills
Occupational TherapyEarly InterventionInfancy/Early Childhood ExperiencePostural ControlMobilityMuscle Tone AssessmentRange of Motion AssessmentSensory IntegrationPerceptual Motor SkillsOral Motor SkillsActivities of Daily LivingIFSP DevelopmentCoaching ModelMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationClient EducationFlexible Scheduling
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesEducation
Benefits
Paid Time OffMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchDiscounted Fitness ServicesChildcare ResourcesLife InsuranceAccidental Death InsuranceTrainingCareer Advancement ProgramsTuition ReimbursementLeadership Development
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will observe and evaluate children aged birth to three to identify functional goals and deliver therapeutic interventions focusing on areas like postural control, sensory integration, and daily living activities. Responsibilities also include developing and following up on treatment goals outlined in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and educating families and the team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1456
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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