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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention (Contract) (62213)

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsContract

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Location - Swarthmore, PA 19081Position Type: ContractorJob Shift: DaySUMMARY: CADES Infant Toddler Program offers a variety of family-centered services. Our therapists and teachers work with families directly in their homes and community settings.

CADES embraces the "coaching" model that will empower families to utilize strategies in daily routines to support family-driven outcomes. CADES is seeking qualified Early Intervention Occupational Therapists, for Delaware County and Chester County.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide in-home, related services and therapies for families on their caseload according to the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Adhere to the coaching model to work collaboratively to support and foster the growth and development of children birth to 3.

Provides a range of services including developmental and instructional therapies, family support and parent education. Provides effective intervention strategies in the child’s everyday routines and learning opportunities. Provide community resources and support services to families. Complete daily notes and progress reports in adherence to the specific county policy.

Requirements Valid licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for area of practice: Occupational Therapy – Masters Degree 24 hours of annual Early Intervention Training. Must be working towards endorsement for coaching through the EITA Learning Path.

Provide services within the natural environment of the family (home, community) Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License Professional Liability Insurance Pediatric experience preferred.

Early Intervention experience a plus Bilingual a plus We offer: Established provider of pediatric services in Delaware and Chester Counties Flexible schedules Peer support and collaboration Competitive rates Training Opportunities Mentorship from Director/Assistant Director Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home occupational therapy and developmental services for children birth to 3 according to their Individualized Family Service Plan. Utilize a coaching model to empower families and integrate intervention strategies into daily routines.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and valid licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, professional liability insurance, and commit to ongoing Early Intervention training.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IFSP ImplementationPediatric CareDevelopmental Therapy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention (Contract) (62213) at CADES a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Swarthmore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Median resident rent
$1,532/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.