Pediatric Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to support children ages 2-6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will help build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

You’ll work within the Soar ESDM-informed model, plan individualized therapy, assess progress, and partner with families to set meaningful goals. We offer flexible 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in OT is required or eligible based on education.
• Current OT license to practice.
• Experience working with children is 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 2-6.
• Develop interventions addressing motor skills, feeding, sensory needs, and activities of daily living.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians.
• Integrate OT goals into the ES DM-informed approach to early intervention.
• Support children with autism through individualized therapy.
• Partner with families to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies.
• Collaborate with RBTs and other clinicians to reinforce goals throughout the day.
• Monitor progress and adapt plans based on data and clinical needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

OT license

Job description

Come grow with us as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Soar Autism Center. Soar provides interdisciplinary early intervention services for young children with autism, bringing together occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA, psychology, and other specialties to support the whole child and family. Our care model incorporates the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a naturalistic, developmental approach designed for young children with autism.

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you’ll help children ages 2-6 build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Role Details

• Schedule: Choose between available 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, depending on location and center maturity
• Base pay: $86,000.00 - $108,500.00/year per year
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800, with additional compensation opportunities for achieving clinical certifications

What You’ll Do

• 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 occupational therapy 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 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

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, unless 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
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care

What Soar Offers

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including medical plans with a $0 deductible
• 401(k) with company contribution after one year
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Student loan reimbursement assistance
• Continuing education, clinical training, and career growth opportunities

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.