Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention for Autism

Soar Autism Center; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Company holidays

Disability coverage

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education

Career growth

Job summary

Soar Autism Center in Fort Collins, CO is hiring an Occupational Therapist to help children aged 2 to 6 build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver ES(D)M-informed therapy and collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians.

You will plan and deliver developmentally appropriate OT interventions, partner with families to set meaningful goals, and support children

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 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 ES(D)M-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.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Soar Autism Center in Fort Collins, CO is hiring an Occupational Therapist to help children aged 2 to 6 build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver ES(D)M-informed therapy and collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians.

You will plan and deliver developmentally appropriate OT interventions, partner with families to set meaningful goals, and support children