Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention & ESDM Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Holidays and time off

Short-term disability coverage

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in Baltimore, MD. You will support children ages 2 to 6 with motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting, aligning care with the ESDM-informed approach.

You’ll collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians to plan individualized interventions, track progress with data, and help families apply strategies at home.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• 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 ES DM-informed approach to early intervention.
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, individualized treatment.
• Partner with families to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies for home use.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interdisciplinary care

Relationship-building

Family collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in OT

Current OT licensure

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team in Baltimore, MD. You will support children ages 2 to 6 with motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting, aligning care with the ESDM-informed approach.

You’ll collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians to plan individualized interventions, track progress with data, and help families apply strategies at home.