Pays $70 per hourOccupational Therapist market median is ~$92k (9 jobs)

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Communitas
Wakefield, Massachusetts

Occupational Therapist (Consultant)

Occupational TherapistPart-Time
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About the Role

Part-time OT consultant role in Wakefield, MA. Flexible schedule, low-cost benefits, tuition reimbursement. $70/hr.

Join Communitas, Inc. as a Occupational Therapist (Consultant) – Flexible Part-Time in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $70/hr.
  • Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
  • Low-Cost Benefits
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Quarterly Appreciation Events
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Supportive Coworkers
  • Compassion-centric Environment

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Communitas, Inc. as a Occupational Therapist (Consultant) – Flexible Part-Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct and consultative services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote functional independence. They will collaborate with staff and families to develop therapeutic strategies, provide training, and ensure Individual Service Plans are effectively implemented.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts with 2-3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A valid driver's license, liability insurance, and the ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyIndividualized RecommendationsTherapeutic StrategiesEnvironmental ModificationsStaff TrainingCoachingSensory SupportBehavioral RegulationIndividual Service PlansAssistive TechnologyEvidence-based ApproachesDocumentationClinical Consultation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 25% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

In Massachusetts, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (261 salary observations; 458 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (7,085 salary observations; 20,863 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 9 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 28 employers

6
<$110k
11
$110k-125k
8
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
4
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
10%

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About Communitas

Individual and Family Services
Wakefield, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
Low-Cost Benefits
Flexible Schedules
Opportunities for Advancement
Quarterly Appreciation Events
Tuition Reimbursement
Supportive Coworkers
Compassion-centric Environment