An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem 6-10 Hours/Week | Afternoons/Evenings | Lexington, MA KidLink Therapy is looking for a pediatric occupational therapist to join our team for a small, consistent after-school caseload of approximately 6-10 hours per week . This is a great fit for an OT who already works in a school, hospital, early intervention program, or another setting and would like to add a few hours of meaningful pediatric clinical work — without taking on another full or part time position.
About KidLink Therapy:
KidLink Therapy is an established pediatric occupational therapy practice in Lexington, MA. We work with children and families who are looking for highly individualized care, particularly in the areas of: ADHD and executive functioning Sensory processing and self-regulation Emotional regulation and co-regulation Motor coordination and motor planning Handwriting and fine-motor development Feeding and activities of daily living Parent education and home carryover Our approach is strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming, family-centered, and grounded in current neuroscience and occupational therapy practice . We are less interested in getting children to simply "comply" and more interested in understanding why a child is struggling and what supports will actually help them function successfully in everyday life. The Position We are currently looking for an OT who can provide approximately 6-10 treatment hours per week during high-demand after-school and/or early evening hours . The position is primarily treatment-focused and includes: Providing individualized pediatric OT sessions Developing creative, functional treatment plans based on each child's needs Completing timely treatment documentation Communicating with parents regarding progress, strategies, and home carryover Collaborating with the KidLink clinical team when helpful Participating in evaluation or consultation work based on experience, interest, and clinic needs We have strong demand during these hours, so there is an opportunity to build a consistent recurring caseload rather than relying on sporadic per-diem coverage. What We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you: Are a licensed Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts Are NBCOT certified Enjoy working and playing with children Have pediatric experience or a strong interest in developing pediatric expertise Think beyond worksheets and isolated skills and enjoy looking at the whole child Value collaboration with parents as part of effective pediatric treatment Are dependable and able to commit to consistent weekly after-school/evening availability Experience working with children and some sensory integration training is needed. Why Join KidLink? We want therapists to have the freedom to be clinicians — to observe, problem-solve, experiment, play, and develop meaningful relationships with children and their families. At KidLink, you'll have: A small, manageable caseload Consistent after-school referrals Flexibility within a per-diem position A well-equipped pediatric clinic in the heart of Lexington Access to clinicians with extensive pediatric OT experience Mentorship and clinical collaboration Exposure to specialized work in ADHD, sensory regulation, interoception, and functional neuroscience Autonomy to use your own clinical reasoning and treatment style Opportunities to expand your role over time if desired Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely likes kids, enjoys being an OT, and wants the space to do thoughtful clinical work. Schedule Approximately 6-10 hours per week , primarily during after-school and early evening hours. Must establish consistent weekly availability rather than changing their schedule week to week. Location KidLink Therapy 1666 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA Compensation $65-$80 per hour depending on experience Interested? Please submit your resume along with a brief note telling us about your pediatric experience, your current availability, and what you are looking for in a per-diem OT position.
Pay:
$65.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistance Referral program
License/Certification:
OT License (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Lexington, MA 02420 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lexington, MA 02420: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
