Occupational Therapist

Soar Autism Center; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

401(k) with company contribution after

11 company holidays + 15 additional:

Company-paid short-term disability

Continued education and career growth

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in Rockville, MD. You will deliver center-based OT services for children aged 2–6, focusing on motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within an early intervention framework that uses the ESDM approach.

The role collaborates with SLPs, BCBA-d, psychologists, and other clinicians to create individualized treatment plans and families’ goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy preferred; licensure required.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.
• Ability to collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, and other clinicians.

Responsibilities

• 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 OT goals into Soar’s ESDM-informed approach to early intervention.
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, 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 OT goals are reinforced throughout each child’s day.
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans based on data and clinical needs.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary care interest

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Current OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Fallsgrove Soar Autism Center

Address 2301 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD, 20850, 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.

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.