Pays $84,000Occupational Therapist market median is ~$88k (12 jobs)

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time
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About the Role

Pediatric OT for early intervention, birth to three. Full-time or per diem. PSLF eligible. Boston, MA.

Join North Suffolk Community Services as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention, PSLF in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. NSCS is looking for Occupational Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children and families.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $84,000
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 11 holidays)
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Credit Union Banking Access

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with North Suffolk Community Services in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide clinical assessments, evaluations, and treatment for children aged birth to three years in their natural environments. They will also function as part of an inter-disciplinary team, maintain required documentation, and provide training to staff and parents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-approved curriculum and be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with children from birth to three years of age is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPediatric TherapyEarly InterventionClinical AssessmentEvaluationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationService CoordinationDocumentationParent EducationStaff TrainingConsultationSpanish Bilingual

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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About North Suffolk Community Services

Mental Health Care
Chelsea, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (2 weeks vacation, 12 sick days, 11 holidays)
Health & Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Credit Union Banking Access
State Tuition Remission Program