Occupational Therapist

Tier1usa; Denver (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

Holiday, vacation days and paid time

Job summary

Soar Autism Center in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team serving children ages 2–6 in a center-based early intervention setting.

You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT services, address motor, sensory, feeding, and activities of daily living, collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and families within our ESDM-informed care model. Schedule options include 4x10 or 5x8 with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate OT for children ages 2–6.
• Address 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 OT goals into the ES DM-informed approach to early intervention.
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, individualized treatment.
• Collaborate with families to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies.
• Work with RBTs and other clinicians to reinforce OT goals throughout the day.
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans based on data and clinical judgment.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in OT

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Lowry Soar Autism Center

Address 7351 East Lowry Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80230, US

Compensation $86,000.00 - $103,500.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

Description

Occupational Therapist

Come grow with us as anOccupational 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.

As anOccupational Therapist, you’ll help children ages 2–6 build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

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 skillsInterest 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
• Continuing education, clinical training, and career growth opportunities

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

Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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.