Boston Children’s Hospital

Job Posting Title

Occupational Therapist, Needham

Department

Patient Services-Occupational Therapy

AutoReqId

80777BR

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Rehabilitation

Job Posting Description

Position Summary/Department Summary:

The Department of Pediatric Occupational Therapy at Boston Children’s Hospital works with patients whose ability to participate in daily life is limited due to an injury, illness, or developmental issue. We help patients strengthen their existing skills and — when needed — learn how to work within their limitations so they can take part in activities at home, school, and in the community. We are seeking to hire a full time Occupational Therapist with upper extremity/ hand experience ASAP for our new Needham location!

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing occupational therapy services to patients with physical dysfunction in accordance with established departmental and professional practice guidelines, standards and protocols.
• Performing evaluations, assigning occupational therapy diagnoses
• Developing and implementing patient treatment programs and goals
• Preparing discharge plans and home treatment programs
• Instructing and educating patients/families
• Arranging follow-up services as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

Experience:

• One plus year of Pediatric hospital-based OT experience preferred
• Upper Extremity / Hand Experience highly preferred

Licensure/Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of MA

This is an immediate hire, with training in Waltham/Boston before opening of Needham Clinic in January 2026. Free parking in Waltham and Needham!

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Schedule is M-F

Office/Site Location

Needham

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid