Occupational Therapist

Soar Autism Center; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution after

11 company holidays plus 15 additional

Company-paid short-term disability

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education and clinical培训

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate therapy for children ages 2–6, integrating OT goals with Soar’s ESDM-informed approach.

You will collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and families to develop coordinated treatment plans, monitor progress, and adapt plans based on data and clinical judgment. This role includes comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy required or eligible for licensure
• Current OT license
• Experience with children preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate OT for children 2–6
• Address fine/gross motor, feeding, sensory needs, and ADLs
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists
• Integrate OT goals with ESDM-informed approach
• Collaborate with families to set meaningful goals and strategies
• Coordinate with RBTs and clinicians to reinforce OT goals
• Monitor progress and adjust plans based on data and clinical judgment

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary care

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree eligibility for licensure

Job description

Come grow with us as an Occupational Therapist at Soar Autism Center. Soar provides interdisciplinary early intervention services for young children with autism, bringing together occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA, psychology, and other specialties to support the whole child and family. Our care model incorporates the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a naturalistic, developmental approach designed for young children with autism.

Role Details

• Schedule: Choose between available 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, depending on location and center maturity
• Base pay: $86,000.00 - $103,500.00/year per year
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800, with additional compensation opportunities for achieving clinical certifications

What You’ll Do

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children ages 2–6
• Develop individualized interventions addressing fine and gross motor skills, feeding, sensory needs, and activities of daily living
• Conduct assessments and develop coordinated treatment plans with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians
• Integrate occupational therapy goals into Soar’s ESDM-informed approach to early intervention
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, individualized treatment
• Partner with families to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies they can use outside of therapy
• Collaborate with RBTs and other clinicians so occupational therapy goals are reinforced throughout each child’s day
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans based on data, clinical judgment, and each child’s needs

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, unless eligible for licensure 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
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care

What Soar Offers

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including medical plans with a $0 deductible
• 401(k) with company contribution after one year
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Student loan reimbursement assistance
• Continuing education, clinical training, and career growth opportunities

Join Soar as an Occupational Therapist and help build a better model of care for children and families.

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.