Pediatric COTA - Early Intervention for Autism

Soar Autism Center; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Soar Autism Center in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver pediatric OT within our early intervention program. You will work under licensed OTs and collaborate with speech therapists, BCBAs, and psychologists to support the whole child in a center-based setting.

The role offers on-site, full-time employment with flexible 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, depending on location and maturity of the center, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current state licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Strong interest or experience in pediatric occupational therapy and neurodiversity-affirming care preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct pediatric occupational therapy interventions to children ages 2–6 based on plans of care developed by supervising OTs.
• Help children build fine and gross motor, sensory processing, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based setting.
• Integrate therapy goals into Soar’s ESDM-informed approach within an early intervention environment.
• Collaborate closely with RBTs, SLPs, and other clinicians so occupational therapy targets are reinforced throughout each child’s day.
• Partner with families to share progress and provide practical strategies they can use outside of therapy.
• Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, and individualized treatment.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Interdisciplinary collab

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program

Job description

Soar Autism Center in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to deliver pediatric OT within our early intervention program. You will work under licensed OTs and collaborate with speech therapists, BCBAs, and psychologists to support the whole child in a center-based setting.

The role offers on-site, full-time employment with flexible 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, depending on location and maturity of the center, and opportunities for professional development.