OT for Autism: Early Intervention with ESDM Team

Soar Autism Center; Gilbert (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 after

11 company holidays plus 15 additional

Company-paid short-term disability

Student loan reimbursement assistance

Continuing education, clinicalTraining

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support young children in a center-based early intervention setting. You will help 2- to 6-year-olds develop motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills using developmentally appropriate activities.

You’ll work closely with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians, integrating ES DM-informed goals inside a naturalistic care model to promote meaningful family involvement and progress.

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

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Clinical judgment

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary pediatric care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Current OT license

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support young children in a center-based early intervention setting. You will help 2- to 6-year-olds develop motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills using developmentally appropriate activities.

You’ll work closely with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians, integrating ES DM-informed goals inside a naturalistic care model to promote meaningful family involvement and progress.