Occupational Therapist – AAC

Sevita; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company

Pay on Demand

Monthly performance incentives

Sign-on/relocation incentive up to $10

Job summary

Advanced Therapy Solutions seeks an Occupational Therapist with a focus on AAC and assistive technology to support children and adults in community settings. You will evaluate positioning, access, and environmental barriers, collaborating with SLPs, PTs, families, and care teams to personalize communication supports.

Your role includes developing treatment plans, supervising assistants when needed, and traveling across the service area to deliver patient-centered care that promotes participation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Arizona OT licensure.
• Active license in good standing; at least 1 year of clinical or human services experience preferred.
• Experience with AAC, assistive technology, and complex access needs is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive OT evaluations for individuals with complex needs.
• Assess motor access, positioning, ROM, sensory needs, and environmental barriers.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists on AAC access methods and supports.
• Evaluate and recommend switches, mounting systems, and alternative access methods.
• Support trials and implementation of AAC devices and related equipment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to promote communication access and independence.
• Provide community-based OT services for pediatric and adult populations; travel as needed.
• Educate individuals, families, and teams on equipment use and access strategies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, when applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Current Arizona OT license

Job description

Advanced Therapy Solutions Occupational Therapist – AAC and Assistive Technology

Advanced Therapy Solutions helps individuals build the skills they need to learn, grow, and live well. From AAC to PT, OT and SLP along with other support resources, we tailor services to each person's unique needs to support success, independence, and well-being throughout life's journey. As we continue to grow, leadership is focused on driving investment in our teams, creating new opportunities for clinicians, and enhancing the care we provide to the individuals and families we serve.

Community-Based Services | Arizona

Ages Served: Children and Adults

Help Individuals Access Communication and Greater Independence

Up to $10,000 Sign-On or Relocation Incentive

Monthly Performance Incentive Program

Advanced Therapy Solutions is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist with an interest or background in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, assistive technology, and complex access needs. In this community-based role, you will work closely with Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, individuals, families, and caregivers to identify effective ways for each person to access communication systems and participate more independently in daily life. You will support individuals with a variety of physical, sensory, motor, and functional needs by evaluating positioning, motor access, environmental barriers, and assistive technology options. Your clinical expertise will help ensure that communication devices and supports are accessible, functional, and personalized to the individual.

What You’ll Do

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for individuals with complex physical, sensory, motor, and functional needs


• Assess motor access, positioning, range of motion, visual-motor skills, sensory needs, and environmental barriers that may affect communication


• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists to identify appropriate AAC access methods and communication supports


• Evaluate and recommend switches, mounting systems, alternative access methods, and other assistive technology


• Support trials and implementation of AAC devices and related equipment


• Develop individualized treatment plans that promote communication access, independence, and participation


• Provide community-based occupational therapy services for pediatric and adult populations


• Monitor progress, complete re-evaluations, and adjust treatment plans as needed


• Conduct home, school, and community-based environmental assessments


• Educate individuals, families, caregivers, and team members on equipment use, positioning, access strategies, and carryover


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation


• Collaborate with medical professionals, equipment vendors, schools, families, and community resources


• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, when applicable


• Travel throughout the assigned service area as needed

Specialty and Program Areas

Depending On Your Experience And Interests, Opportunities May Include

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication access evaluations


• Assistive technology evaluations


• Switch access and alternative access methods


• Positioning and seating for communication device use


• Custom wheelchair evaluations in collaboration with Physical Therapy


• Custom durable medical equipment recommendations


• Environmental access and adaptive equipment


• Feeding services in collaboration with Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology


• Community-based therapy services


• Telehealth services, when appropriate

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy


• Current Arizona Occupational Therapist license


• License must be active and in good standing


• At least one year of clinical or human services experience preferred


• Experience with AAC, assistive technology, complex access needs, seating, or positioning is strongly preferred


• Experience completing assistive technology evaluations is preferred


• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and auto insurance


• Reliable transportation for community-based visits


• Strong communication, collaboration, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills


• A dependable, organized, and compassionate approach to care


• A passion for helping individuals communicate, participate, and live more independently

Why Join Advanced Therapy Solutions?

• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance


• Competitive compensation and monthly performance incentives


• Up to $10,000 sign-on or relocation incentive


• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Pay on Demand


• Employee referral incentives of up to $5,000, subject to program requirements


• Access to more than 1,000 online professional development courses


• Employee recognition programs


• Discounts through Perks at Work


• Employee Resource Groups offering mentorship, connection, and support


• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced SLPs, OTs, PTs, and assistive technology professionals


• Meaningful work that helps individuals access communication and greater independence

Advanced Therapy Solutions, a member of the Sevita family, provides individualized therapy services from infant to adults in order to build skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in everyday life. Through clinic, community-based, and other specialized services, our teams partner with individuals and families to deliver meaningful care based on each person’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.

Advanced Therapy Solutions and Sevita are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.