Occupational Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts occupational therapists work across a strong network of academic medical centers, rehabilitation hospitals, and school systems, with major employers including Mass General Brigham, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and the Tufts Medicine system. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield concentrate the highest volume of sponsored OT positions in the state.
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Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PART-TIME
Community Services - Framingham
Salary Range: $32,500.00 - $37,500.00/year (based on a 20-hour position) depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our DMH Flex Team, which has been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. This is a part time position, based in our Framingham Site. Wayside is seeking creative, flexible, energetic individuals to provide occupational therapy as part of our services, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Must be committed to family centered practice.
What You Will Do:
- Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any young adult and families who are seeking OT support within their IHBTC service.
- Collaborate with the treatment teams to help set therapy goals and ensure these goals are being met.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse team who provide their educational, professional and lived experience to support a young adult and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning and crisis intervention.
- Provide consultation for direct intervention that is focused on addressing the functional goals of the client.
- Provide education and consult support to clinical staff, the young adults, and their families/caregivers.
- Provide home strategies and recommendations to families as well as in home services if applicable.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
- Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
- Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually.
- Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
- Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
- Direct client care in client homes.
- Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
- Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
- Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families and other providers.
- Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
- Experience serving youth with significant mental health needs.
- Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting.
- Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PART-TIME
Community Services - Framingham
Salary Range: $32,500.00 - $37,500.00/year (based on a 20-hour position) depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
Wayside is looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our DMH Flex Team, which has been recognized across the state for their hard work and dedication to families. This is a part time position, based in our Framingham Site. Wayside is seeking creative, flexible, energetic individuals to provide occupational therapy as part of our services, who are referred by the Department of Mental Health. Must be committed to family centered practice.
What You Will Do:
- Provide assessments, treatment plan development, and direct intervention to any young adult and families who are seeking OT support within their IHBTC service.
- Collaborate with the treatment teams to help set therapy goals and ensure these goals are being met.
- Work collaboratively with a diverse team who provide their educational, professional and lived experience to support a young adult and their families through treatment plan intervention, safety planning and crisis intervention.
- Provide consultation for direct intervention that is focused on addressing the functional goals of the client.
- Provide education and consult support to clinical staff, the young adults, and their families/caregivers.
- Provide home strategies and recommendations to families as well as in home services if applicable.
Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
- Strong clinical, observational, and writing skills.
- Collaboration with mental health clinicians and other treatment providers working as part of a group or individually.
- Ability to access safety in collaboration with team, to provide safety planning that incorporates effective OT interventions.
- Ability to work remotely, in the community, and in an office setting.
- Direct client care in client homes.
- Creativity to support program development to further integrate OT throughout our care.
- Experience in using clinical observations in assessment.
- Strong skills in psychoeducation and consultation. Ability to explain OT interventions to young adults, families and other providers.
- Ability to empower staff with various training levels to utilize occupational therapy strategies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Massachusetts licensure or are obtaining it prior to start date.
- Experience serving youth with significant mental health needs.
- Experience addressing functioning in the home setting or community setting.
- Experience working with diverse population of individuals.
- Driving in the community is a requirement of this position; please ensure you have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
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Which companies sponsor visas for occupational therapists in Massachusetts?
The most active sponsors for occupational therapists in Massachusetts are large health systems and rehabilitation networks, including Mass General Brigham, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, UMass Memorial Health, and Tufts Medicine. Public school districts and pediatric therapy groups also sponsor OT roles, particularly for candidates with specialized experience in pediatrics, hand therapy, or neurorehabilitation.
Which visa types are most common for occupational therapist roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B visa is the most common sponsorship pathway for occupational therapists in Massachusetts, as OT qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree under current AOTA standards. Some employers also sponsor through the EB-3 employment-based green card for permanent roles. Candidates with eligibility for TN visa status (Canadian or Mexican nationals) may find that pathway available at larger health systems as well.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most occupational therapist sponsorship jobs?
Boston has the highest concentration of OT sponsorship opportunities in Massachusetts, driven by its density of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals. Worcester is a secondary hub, anchored by UMass Memorial Health and St. Vincent Hospital. Springfield and the Pioneer Valley also have consistent demand, particularly within Baystate Health and regional rehabilitation facilities serving western Massachusetts.
How to find occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find occupational therapist roles in Massachusetts where employers are actively willing to sponsor. You can narrow results by location, setting (hospital, school, outpatient), and visa type. This is more efficient than general job searches that don't distinguish between sponsoring and non-sponsoring employers.
Are there any state-specific considerations for occupational therapists seeking sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires occupational therapists to hold a state license issued by the Board of Registration in Allied Health Professions before practicing. International candidates must have their foreign credentials evaluated for equivalency, and passing the NBCOT examination is a prerequisite for licensure. Employers sponsoring H-1B visa petitions must also meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, which reflect Massachusetts's higher cost-of-living market in the Boston metro area.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored occupational therapist jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.