Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$36-$39/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Cape Cod and Islands - West Yarmouth, MA, Position Type: Part Time/ Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $36.00 - $39.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Early Intervention, Pediatric Occupational Therapist $36 - $39 / hour | Flexible Schedule | Work-Life Balance Make a Difference with KDC At Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC), we're committed to helping children and families reach their fullest potential.
As an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist, you'll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) and their caregivers to support developmental growth through family-centered, evidence-based practices.
Join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work creates lasting impact for children and families throughout Massachusetts.
Schedule
Full-Time (30+ Hours) and Part-Time Available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
What You'll Do
Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations Partner with families to develop and implement IFSP goals Provide home, community, and group-based Early Intervention services Coach and empower caregivers to support their child's development Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with EI standards Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development Why Join KDC? | Competitive
Benefits
Package Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care) Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Free Virtual Medical, Mental Health, Therapy, and Psychiatry Services Musculoskeletal Support Program Financial & Professional Growth Mileage Reimbursement for Work-Related Travel 403(b) Retirement Plan Student Loan Repayment Assistance Tuition Remission Opportunities Professional Development and Career Growth Additional Perks Vacation (156 hours), Personal (16 hours), and Sick Time (80 hours)* Up to 11 Paid Holidays Pet Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage BJ's Wholesale Club Membership Discounts Personal Auto and Home Insurance Support *PTO is calculated using an accrual rate based on hours worked.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications
- Must meet the required degree, licensure, and certification standards as defined in the Early Intervention Operational Standards.
- Flexibility in scheduling is required, including occasional evenings.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other required documentation software.
- CPR/First Aid Certified (or ability to obtain certification within designated timeframe).
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively. Working Environment This position is community-based and requires travel to homes and community settings. Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of environments and utilizing technology for documentation and communication. Ready to Make an Impact? Join a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will conduct developmental assessments and provide home-based early intervention services for infants and toddlers. They will partner with families to develop IFSP goals and coach caregivers to support the child's developmental growth.
Requirements
Candidates must hold the required degree, licensure, and certification standards for Early Intervention. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel extensively are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Kennedy-Donovan Center a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,123 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (43 salary observations; 88 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (2,086 salary observations; 8,254 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 46 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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