Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT)

Baker Center for Children and Families

1 month ago

United States$42k-$54k(est.)Part TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Baker Center for Children and Families as a Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy intervention during 1:1 sessions in the OT gym or within the classroom setting and leads classroom

based groups.

Provides informal assessment and diagnostic evaluations for 3

evaluations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree (MS) or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy is required.

MA Licensure, Board Certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a school or pediatric setting with a similar student population is required.

Experience working with students with social emotional and behavioral challenges preferred. Training:

Benefits & Compensation

We offer 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes.

We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.

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Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Baker Center for Children and Families as a Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT).

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapist AssistantIndividualized TreatmentClassroom-Based GroupsSelf-RegulationSensory ProcessingFine Motor SkillsGross Motor SkillsExecutive FunctioningSelf-CareCaseload ManagementConsultationInformal AssessmentIEP Goal WritingProgress ReportingTrauma Informed Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Long-Term Substitute Occupational Therapist (OT) at Baker Center for Children and Families a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Baker Center for Children and Families is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Baker Center for Children and Families lists compensation for this psychologist position at $42k to $54k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($42k–$54k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Individualized Treatment, Classroom-Based Groups, Self-Regulation, Sensory Processing, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing occupational therapy intervention through 1:1 sessions and leading classroom-based groups for students with social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Responsibilities also include consulting with staff, writing IEP goals, and preparing quarterly progress rep...

Benefits package: 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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