Occupational Therapist

Soar Autism Center; Maryland; On-site; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

11 company holidays + 15 additional DO

Company-paid short-term disability

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide center-based therapy for children aged 2–6, integrating OT with ES DM-informed early intervention.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to support motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills, while partnering with families to set meaningful goals and strategies for use outside therapy.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy required or eligible for licensure.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children aged 2–6.
• Develop interventions addressing motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and clinicians.
• Incorporate OT goals into ES DM-informed early intervention approach.
• Collaborate with families to develop actionable goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary care

Pediatrics

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Maryland/DC Market Soar Autism Center

Address MD, US

Compensation $86,000.00 - $108,500.00/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 - $108,500.00/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
• 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.

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.