Early Intervention Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Job Type: Full Time Benefit Eligible
Location: North Adams, MA
Schedule: 30 hours/week
$3000 sign on bonus
OTR/L Class of 2026: Start your career where it matters most—Early Intervention!
As a licensed Occupational Therapist with the Northern Berkshire Early Intervention team you will help infants and toddlers build the skills they need to thrive. You'll work directly with children and families in their natural environments, coaching caregivers, celebrating milestones, and making a lasting impact during the most important years of development.
Position Highlights
- Provide developmental evaluations and occupational therapy services for children birth to age 3
- Support fine motor, sensory, feeding, self-care, and developmental skill acquisition
- Recommend adaptive equipment and therapeutic interventions
- Collaborate with developmental specialists, PTs, SLPs, and service coordinators
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs)
- Document services in accordance with Massachusetts Early Intervention standards
This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives and families while enjoying flexibility, autonomy, professional growth, and a supportive team environment
Occupational Therapist Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license in good standing
- Early Intervention Specialist certification or ability to obtain certification through Massachusetts DPH requirements in first two years of employment
- Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families preferred
- Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy practices, including sensory, developmental, and feeding interventions
- Experience supervising or mentoring COTAs preferred
- Comfortable with electronic health records and standard business software (Outlook, Word, and Teams)
- Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong communication skills and cultural competency
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
Occupational Therapist Benefits
- $3000 sign on bonus
- Quarterly Productivity Bonus
- Annual reimbursement (up to $500) towards licensure, certification, or professional memberships
- Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
- Earn two weeks of vacation in first year of employment, and three weeks of vacation after first year
- 13 holidays per year
- Three personal days per year
- Earn up to seven sick days per year
- May qualify toward student loan forgiveness program
- 403(b) retirement plan with agency match to support your future
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Employee referral bonus program – bring great people to a great place
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your household
About Us
As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with disabilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org
