Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention for Autism

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Holidays & days off

Short-term disability

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Soar Autism Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to support children aged 2 to 6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT services and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills.

This role integrates ES DM-informed strategies, aligns with a comprehensive care model, and partners with families to set practical goals that extend beyond therapy sessions.

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 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 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

Clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary care

Education

Master’s/Doctorate in OT

Job description

Soar Autism Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to support children aged 2 to 6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT services and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills.

This role integrates ES DM-informed strategies, aligns with a comprehensive care model, and partners with families to set practical goals that extend beyond therapy sessions.