Occupational Therapist: Early Intervention for Kids (2-6)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

11 holidays + 15 days off

Short-term disability coverage

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education and career growth

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver developmentally appropriate OT services for children ages 2–6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will plan and implement motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living goals while collaborating with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians.

Join a team applying the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) in a naturalistic, family-focused program.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (or eligible for licensure based on a Bachelor’s degree)
• Current license to practice occupational therapy
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children ages 2–6
• 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 OT goals into Soar’s ESDM-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 OT 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 or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Current OT license

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver developmentally appropriate OT services for children ages 2–6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will plan and implement motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living goals while collaborating with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians.

Join a team applying the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) in a naturalistic, family-focused program.