Lead Occupational Therapist

ICAN Children's Therapy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education

Team events

Job summary

ICAN Children's Therapy in Washington, DC seeks a Lead Occupational Therapist to advance pediatric OT services and mentor the OT team. You will oversee caseload, ensure clinical quality, and champion evidence-based interventions.

You will collaborate with SLPs, PTs, BCBA, and psychologists to drive outcomes and foster staff growth within a trauma-informed, inclusive setting. The role offers a dynamic, state-of-the-art clinic and meaningful career progression.

Qualifications

• Leadership and mentorship of the OT team.
• Oversee caseload and maintain clinical quality.
• Deliver evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children with autism, ADHD, sensory integration, and learning differences.
• Mentor and lead the OT team, setting standards for excellence.
• Manage caseloads, streamline workflows, and foster clinical innovation.
• Collaborate with SLPs, PTs, BCBA, and psychologists for integrated outcomes.
• Model evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches and empower families.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Clinical quality management

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

$1,000 signing bonus!Ready to Raise the Bar in Pediatric OT? As a Lead Occupational Therapist, you will provide outstanding, evidence-based patient care while serving as a mentor and resource to our occupational therapy team. You will oversee caseload and clinical quality management, support professional development, and help drive our mission of enabling every child to thrive. Expect a highly collaborative, progressive environment with multiple state-of-the-art sensory-motor gyms, dedicated support teams, and a strong focus on staff growth and inclusion.

Lead with ICAN’s Core Values

• Play Big: Dream boldly for every child and strive for leaps, not just steps, in developmental progress.
• Play Fast: Act with purpose and efficiency so that families never wait for life-changing support.
• Play Kind: Embrace compassion and respect, creating a safe, welcoming space for all.
• Play Fearlessly: Innovate, challenge norms, and support each other to break barriers.
• Play with Purpose: Align every action and decision with our mission of delivering hope and a brighter future for children and families.
• Play Together: Foster collaboration and celebrate the power of teamwork, knowing that collective effort maximizes positive impact.

You’ll also embody our whole-child, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, ensuring every child and family receives care tailored to their individual journey.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver transformative interventions: Assess and treat kids with autism, ADHD, sensory integration, and learning differences.
• Inspire and lead: Mentor, coach, and energize the OT team—setting the standard for excellence and growth.
• Maximize impact: Manage caseloads, streamline workflows, and fuel clinical innovation.
• Drive collaboration: Team up with SLPs, PTs, BCBAs, and psychologists for next-level results.
• Champion best practices: Model evidence-based, strengths-focused approaches and empower families.

Enjoy Outstanding Perks

• Premium health, dental, vision insurance & 401(k)
• Paid time off, continuing education, and growth support
• Modern sensory-motor gyms and top tech
• Weekly roundtables, administrative support, and team events
• Employee wellness resources & performance bonuses

Why ICAN?

Be part of a high-energy, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and adventure in therapy! We celebrate diversity, foster professional growth, and make every day meaningful for our staff—and the families we serve. ICAN offers unparalleled career growth through exclusive opportunities in program development, personalized leadership coaching, and a clearly defined career ladder designed to fast-track advancement, offering professional mentorship and pathways for occupational therapists seeking to shape innovative services and move into leadership roles.

ICAN is proud to offer equal opportunity to all.