Lead Pediatric OT — Mentorship, Collaboration & Impact

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and leadership development

Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu)

No evenings or weekends

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center (AARC) in Daphne, Alabama is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary outpatient team. The role combines clinical leadership with hands-on therapy, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating care with SLPs, PTs, BCBA(s), RBTs, and teachers.

You will develop treatment plans, ensure evidence-based practice, and support professional growth in a family-centered clinic that values collaboration, mentorship, and flexible

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Occupational Therapy License (required)
• NBCOT certification in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric feeding therapy preferred
• SI and/or NDT training preferred
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, and behavioral challenges preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Promote high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services across the department.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate closely with Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA, physicians, educators, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Assist with onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of occupational therapy staff.
• Promote best practices in pediatric occupational therapy, including intervention for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation using electronic medical records.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered clinic culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Alabama Occupational Therapy License

NBCOT Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center (AARC) in Daphne, Alabama is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Team Leader to guide a multidisciplinary outpatient team. The role combines clinical leadership with hands-on therapy, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating care with SLPs, PTs, BCBA(s), RBTs, and teachers.

You will develop treatment plans, ensure evidence-based practice, and support professional growth in a family-centered clinic that values collaboration, mentorship, and flexible