Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$85K - $89K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist-Full Time
May Center for Early Intervention, West Springfield
Are you prepared to ignite change and transform lives in the field of special education? Leap into an exciting opportunity as a full-time Occupational Therapist at May Center for Early Intervention in West Springfield, MA.
Overview
The Occupational Therapist works under the Early Intervention Program Director as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to children from birth to three years of age in a family-centered program.
The Occupational Therapist works directly with children and their families in the children’s natural environments, including, but not limited to, the children’s homes and/or daycare settings.
They coordinate with families, multidisciplinary team members, and outside providers, as appropriate, to maximize positive developmental and learning outcomes for children and families served.
If you're passionate about transforming the lives of students and eager to turn your dedication into a rewarding career, we invite you to apply and be part of our impactful journey!
Responsibilities
Completing Assessments and Writing Objectives
- Design and implement functional activities that address students’ occupational therapy needs.
- Provide consultation and training to classroom staff, ensuring effective strategies are used daily.
- Consulting with classroom staff regarding students' OT needs
- Offer direct therapy services when needed, applying evidence-based techniques
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to IEP evaluations and ongoing student support.
What You Bring
- Education: Graduate of an approved program in occupational therapy
- Licensure: Valid and current license as an OT in Massachusetts
- Skills: Demonstrated commitment to student progress, ability to multitask and take initiative in multitasking
- Qualities: Finds enjoyment working with a multi-disciplinary team
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $85,000-$89,000
- Generously paid time off & your birthday as a holiday
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid training and certification opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program
- 403B retirement plan with employer match
- Make a positive impact – Apply today!
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an approved occupational therapy program with a valid and current Massachusetts license. Requires a commitment to student progress and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (248 salary observations; 543 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% 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 Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in West Springfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $365k≈ 4.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,680/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.1
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.