Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$73k-$82k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT!
Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor - EI
Employment Type: Full Time- Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts
Are you passionate about helping young children thrive? Do you want to work with families during one of the most important stages of development? If you're a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist, we’d love to meet you!
About the Role
At Children’s Friend, you’ll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age three) who have developmental delays or medical conditions. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to partner with families and make a real difference every single day.
What You’LL Do
- Partner with families to promote the healthy growth and development of their children.
- Deliver family-centered therapy aligned with each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to coordinate services.
- Conduct assessments, facilitate evaluations, and contribute to the IFSP process.
- Support children and families through transitions from Early Intervention.
- Maintain timely, confidential documentation and participate actively in supervision and team meetings.
- Provide services in accordance with federal, state, and agency standards.
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- At least 2 years of experience working with young children, preferably those with special needs.
- Current occupational therapy license.
- Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Comfort working both remotely and on-site as needed.
Why Join Children’s Friend?
At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.
Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 12 Holidays
- Competitive Vacation Benefits
- Training and Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will partner with families to promote healthy growth and development in infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental delays, delivering family-centered therapy aligned with the IFSP. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, coordinating services, and maintaining timely documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and at least two years of experience working with young children, preferably those with special needs. A current occupational therapy license, a valid driver’s license with an insured vehicle, and strong interpersonal skills are also mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 43% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Children's Friend a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,348 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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