Occupational Therapist Early Intervention

Programs for Infants and Children; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hiring incentive

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401(k) match

Job summary

Programs for Infants and Children in Anchorage is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support infants and toddlers with developmental needs in home and natural settings. You’ll help children build skills while guiding families to weave development into daily routines.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team and receive coaching, professional development, and generous paid leave to sustain a rewarding career in Alaska.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and licensure.
• Strong interest in early intervention and family coaching.
• Experience with infants and toddlers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's developmental strengths and needs.
• Provide early intervention strategies for fine motor, sensory, self-care, play, and related skills.
• Collaborate with parents to support participation and development.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services.
• Deliver services primarily in children's homes and natural settings.
• Build strong relationships with families and respect their priorities.

Skills

Infant/toddler experience

Family coaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Home visiting

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

An Opportunity That Doesn't Come Along Often

Join a close-knit team providing early intervention to infants and toddlers and their families.

Programs for Infants and Children (PIC) in Anchorage is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a professional early intervention role working with infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities, primarily in their homes and other natural settings. You’ll use your occupational therapy expertise to help children who need treatment build skills while supporting families in making development part of everyday life.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes early special educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and social workers. At PIC, professionals mentor and coach one another, build their skills through paid professional development, and have the flexibility and generous paid leave to support a sustainable career.

Using a family-centered coaching model, you’ll work with families to build strategies into everyday routines and activities—bringing early intervention directly into the places where children live, learn, and grow. Hear what PIC staff say about working here! https://vimeo.com/816736177?fl=pl&fe=sh

What You'll Do

• Assess children's developmental strengths and needs, including skills related to participation in everyday activities, and contribute to treatment goals.
• Provide early intervention strategies to support fine motor, sensory, self-care, play, and related developmental skills.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers so they can support their child's participation, independence, and development.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate services and problem-solve together.
• Provide services primarily in children's homes and other natural community settings.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families while supporting their priorities and choices
• Hear what families say about PIC! https://vimeo.com/842004312/e2bce7104c?fl=pl&fe=sh

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates with:

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and a license to practice, or eligibility for licensure.
• A strong interest in early intervention, family coaching, and collaborative practice.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays is preferred.

Why PIC?

At PIC, you'll be part of a supportive team that values relationships, learning, fun, support, and individualized services. We invest in our staff and provide opportunities to grow professionally while doing meaningful work with children and families.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary: $83,544.00 - $89,968.78 Depending on experience
• Hiring incentive available for this position
• Generous paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Student loan reimbursement stipend for eligible candidates
• Up to 40 hours of paid professional development leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Liability insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Work in Alaska

Live and work in Anchorage while enjoying the outdoor lifestyle Alaska is known for—hiking, skiing, wildlife, mountains, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.

Come teach, coach, collaborate, and make a difference during the most important years of a child's development.