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Occupational Therapist-Residential Setting-Bonus Eligible

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

This position is eligible for an up to $10,000 bonus!

The Home for Little Wanderers' Walpole-based program is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, teaching and consultation to youth at residential programs/ group homes located on a beautiful campus in Walpole, MA.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

  • Administers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs.
  • Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy program to meet needs of youth, incorporating factors of their developmental and medical history, social environment and educational placement.
  • Develops individual treatment plans, adapting and adjusting goals and objectives appropriately.
  • Provides individual and small group treatment both within and outside the residential settings of The Home in Walpole.
  • Provides on-going consultation to group home clients, families, and program staff as needed.
  • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills necessary for team meetings, treatment conferences educational meetings, and family meetings as indicated.
  • Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participating in meetings and conferences.
  • Interfaces with parents, guardians, collateral agencies, to coordinate youth treatment needs.
  • Provides clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy students in internship placements within The Home.
  • Uses time effectively, maintains treatment notes and completes all documentation in a timely manner.
  • Alters schedule as needed to meet the residential needs of the campus. The schedule will require afternoon and evening availability.
  • Functions independently within the scope of these duties consulting with the supervisor and campus leadership for administrative issues/departmental operations.
  • Serves on agency-wide and/or program committees as appropriate.
  • Provides in-service training regarding strategies to facilitate carry-over of skills learned in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Masters degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy with a current NBCOT registration and licensure as an Occupational Therapist granted by the State of Massachusetts
  • Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a

comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
  • Extensive training to new staff
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • And more!

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law.

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles.

Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate, design, and implement therapy programs for youth in a residential setting. They will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical supervision to students.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningMulti-disciplinary collaborationTime management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist-Residential Setting-Bonus Eligible at Confidential Employer 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 9,384 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs

16
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist

Infinity Rehab · Berkeley, California

$57-$70/hr
#2

Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Sentara Health · Hampton, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Occupational Therapist

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Walpole

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$724k
Typical market rent
$2,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $10,000 bonus
Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance