Child-Led, Play-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

Elevated Kids Llc

Gladwyne (PA)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 131,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Self-employed contractor position

Flexible Schedule

Highly competitive pay

Provider Incentive Program (PIP)

Ongoing training and support

Professional Development opportunities

401(k) Retirement plan/Match

Referral program

Job summary

Elevated Kids is seeking a creative, child-centered Occupational Therapist to join our Pennsylvania team and launch a new OT service line. You will work in homes, preschools, and community settings with toddlers and young children diagnosed with autism and developmental delays, applying sensory-based, playful approaches.

The role emphasizes collaboration with BCBA and ABA teams, parent coaching, and ongoing progress documentation to support functional skills and independence in daily routines.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Active Pennsylvania OT License.
1–2 years of experience with young children (0–8) including autism.
Background in early intervention and sensory integration.
Knowledge of developmental milestones relevant to pediatrics.
Compassionate, play-based approach to development.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and family coaching skills.
Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality OT services in the child’s natural environments (home, preschool, community).
Conduct standardized OT assessments (PDMS-2, BOT-2, Sensory Profile, DAYC-2, HELP).
Develop individualized treatment plans addressing sensory processing and self-help skills.
Implement evidence-based OT interventions rooted in child-led development.
Provide ongoing parent coaching to support daily routines.
Collaborate with BCBAs, therapists, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals.
Document progress and prepare comprehensive progress reports.
Uphold AOTA standards and participate in care meetings.
Support goals for communication, social engagement, and sensory regulation.
Coordinate sessions with the ABA/NDBI team as clinically beneficial.
Communicate clearly with families to ensure cohesive intervention.

Skills

Master's Degree in OT

PA OT License

1–2 years pediatric experience

Sensory integration background

Developmental milestones knowledge

Family coaching

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Pennsylvania OT License

Tools

PDMS-2

BOT-2

Sensory Profile

DAYC-2

HELP

Job description

Benefits

Provider Incentive Program
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development

Who We Are

Elevated Kids is a BCBA-owned company and a premier ABA/NDBI provider in the Greater Tri-State Area that is expanding to provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services. We specialize in a naturalistic, developmental approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and early intervention services for toddlers and young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental delays. Elevated Kids is driven by compassion, integrity, and a strong commitment that each child and family deserves the absolute best care.

What We Do

Elevated Kids is a family-focused, collaborative team of professionals delivering the most effective developmental, behavioral, and now occupational therapy services available for toddlers and young children diagnosed with Autism.

Research shows that best practice for early childhood intervention includes services that are:

Implemented in the child’s natural setting
Developmentally appropriate
Parent-coached and family-centered
Individualized to meet each child’s unique needs

At Elevated Kids, all early intervention services—including OT—are provided in the child's natural environment (home, preschool, and community settings). Our team works collaboratively across disciplines to ensure each child receives highly coordinated, child-centered care.

Job Description

We are seeking a creative and child-centered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about early childhood development, sensory integration, and learning through play! The ideal candidate will have experience working with toddlers and young children with Autism and developmental delays and will join our expanding Pennsylvania team to help build and deliver our new OT service line.

This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced, rapidly growing, interdisciplinary team at the forefront of best-practice early intervention and Autism care.

General Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, play-based OT services in the child’s natural environment (home, preschool, community).
Conduct standardized OT assessments (e.g., PDMS-2, BOT-2, Sensory Profile, DAYC-2, HELP, fine-motor and visual-motor assessments).
Develop individualized OT treatment plans addressing: sensory processing and regulation, visual-motor integration, early ADLs and self-help skills, motor planning and coordination, and feeding support (as applicable)
Implement evidence-based OT interventions rooted in child-led, developmental, and strengths-based approaches.
Provide ongoing parent coaching to support functional skill development during daily routines.
Collaborate closely with BCBAs, Behavior Therapists, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to ensure integrated and aligned care.
Document progress, maintain accurate treatment records, and prepare comprehensive progress reports.
Uphold AOTA standards of practice and ethical guidelines.
Participate in collaborative care meetings with the ABA/NDBI team.
Support shared clinical goals related to communication, social engagement, functional independence, and sensory regulation.
Conduct joint sessions or overlapping care when clinically beneficial.
Communicate clearly with families to ensure cohesive and consistent intervention across disciplines.

Qualifications and Skills

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Active Pennsylvania OT License
Minimum 1–2 years of experience working with young children (ages 0–8); Autism experience strongly preferred
Training or background in early intervention and/or sensory integration
Strong understanding of developmental delays and pediatric milestones
Compassionate, play-based approach to supporting skill development
Excellent communication, collaboration, and family-coaching skills
Passion for delivering high‑quality, child-centered intervention
Ability to work independently while being part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits