Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Soar Autism Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Company 401K with contribution after 1

Additional paid time off and holidays

4x10 or 5x8 schedule options for full‑

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The OT will design center-based programs for children aged 2–6, targeting gross motor, fine motor, feeding, and daily living skills.

Role includes mentorship of RBTs, multidisciplinary collaboration with ABA, speech, and psychology, and ongoing family coaching to support development and meaningful progress.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with a pediatric focus.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with children with autism or related developmental disorders.
• Strong understanding of early intervention and integrated care approaches.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to support growth of children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute naturalistic OT for children aged 2–6 in a center-based setting.
• Develop interventions to improve gross motor, fine motor, feeding, and daily living skills.
• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and create collaborative treatment plans with ABA, speech, and psychology.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to RBTs to integrate OT goals into sessions.
• Monitor progress, revise plans as needed, and communicate with families and team.
• Partner with families, set collaborative goals, and provide ongoing coaching and support.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Child development focus

Autism experience

Education

OT degree with pediatrics focus

Current OT licensure

Job description

Soar Autism Center is actively seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. At Soar, we are building a network of interdisciplinary clinics that provide transformative services for children with autism and their families. Our focus is on early intervention, comprehensive support services, and fostering positive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of each child and family. We specialize in integrated autism care specifically designed for young children with autism.

Role Overview

• Design and execute naturalistic occupational therapy for young children aged 2-6 years in a center-based environment.
• Develop targeted interventions to enhance clients' gross motor, fine motor skills, feeding abilities, and performance in other daily activities.
• Conduct comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical domains (ABA, speech therapy, psychology), including conducting co-treatments with the speech therapy team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to a team of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), guiding them in integrating OT goals into their therapy sessions and supporting their professional development.
• Regularly monitor client progress, revising treatment plans and objectives as needed, and ensuring effective communication with team members and families.
• Forge strong partnerships with families, setting collaborative goals, fostering meaningful relationships, communicating progress, and offering dedicated coaching and support throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics or a similar field
• Current licensure as a Occupational Therapist
• Experience in working with children with autism or related developmental disorders
• Strong understanding of and commitment to early intervention and integrated care approaches
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a passion for supporting the growth and development of children with autism

What You'll Get

• Quality medical ($0 deductible), dental, and vision plans
• A company 401K with company contribution after a year of service
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off
• Options for 4x10 or 5x8 work schedules for full time OTs
• Short-term disability for all staff covered by Soar
• Student loan reimbursement assistance
• Receive trainings and continuing education, and work with national experts in occupational therapy
• Real multidisciplinary collaboration with a team of other autism care professionals. Most centers have additional SLPs, OTs, and BCBAs for teaming and collaboration. This includes client overlaps and weekly interdisciplinary care meetings
• A mission deeply focused on care quality for kids and high- quality, ethical services to their families
• A culture that cares about you! Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work
• Opportunities to grow your career in a growing organization: multiple opportunities and avenues for career advancement as a clinician