Early-Intervention Occupational Therapist for Autism

Tier1usa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Holidays & time off

Disability coverage

CE opportunities

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver center-based early intervention for children aged 2-6. You will help build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within our ES DM-informed model.

Role includes collaborating with SLPs, BCBA's, psychologists, and families to create individualized plans, monitor progress, and adapt therapy based on data and clinical judgment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in OT, or licensure path based on a bachelor’s degree.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver OT for children ages 2–6.
• Develop interventions for fine/gross motor, feeding, sensory needs and ADLs.
• Assess and develop coordinated plans with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists.
• Integrate OT goals into the ESDM-informed early intervention approach.
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, individualized treatment.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and practical strategies.
• Collaborate with RBTs and clinicians to reinforce OT goals daily.
• Monitor progress and adapt plans using data and clinical judgment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary care

Pediatric experience

Education

OT degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver center-based early intervention for children aged 2-6. You will help build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within our ES DM-informed model.

Role includes collaborating with SLPs, BCBA's, psychologists, and families to create individualized plans, monitor progress, and adapt therapy based on data and clinical judgment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.