Occupational Therapist

Soar Autism Center; Rockville (MD); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Holidays + paid time off

Disability coverage

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education and career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Soar Autism Center in Rockville, MD is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with children aged 2 to 6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will plan and deliver OT focused on motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within an interdisciplinary clinical team.

The role uses the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and coordinates with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians. You will engage families and adapt plans based on data, with strong developmental outcomes in

Formación

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; licensure required to practice.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children ages 2 to 6.
• Develop 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 OT 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 strategies for use outside of therapy.
• Collaborate with RBTs and other clinicians so OT goals are reinforced throughout the day.
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans based on data and clinical judgment.

Conocimientos

Communication

Relationship building

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

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 to 6 build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Role Details

• 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 to 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 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.