Occupational Therapist

Tier1usa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Holidays & time off

Disability coverage

CE opportunities

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver center-based early intervention for children aged 2-6. You will help build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within our ES DM-informed model.

Role includes collaborating with SLPs, BCBA's, psychologists, and families to create individualized plans, monitor progress, and adapt therapy based on data and clinical judgment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in OT, or licensure path 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver OT for children ages 2–6.
• Develop interventions for fine/gross motor, feeding, sensory needs and ADLs.
• Assess and develop coordinated plans with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists.
• Integrate OT goals into the ESDM-informed early intervention approach.
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, individualized treatment.
• Partner with families to set meaningful goals and practical strategies.
• Collaborate with RBTs and clinicians to reinforce OT goals daily.
• Monitor progress and adapt plans using data and clinical judgment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary care

Pediatric experience

Education

OT degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Riverview Soar Autism Center

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.

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.