Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Acorn Children's Therapy LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Children's Therapy LLC in Creve Coeur, MO is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our pediatric clinic. The role focuses on evaluating children's motor, sensory, and functional skills and delivering play-based therapy to support self-care and daily routines.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to carry over strategies at home and school in a supportive, on-site team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist or assistant in Missouri.
• Experience with pediatric settings and early intervention.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time and manage a caseload in a pediatric clinic setting.
• Experience with Sensory Integration approaches.
• Family-centered practices and caregiver coaching.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate motor, sensory, and functional skills of children.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver play-based interventions addressing self-care and daily routines.
• Document care and monitor progress.
• Communicate with families/caregivers to support carryover at home and school.
• Collaborate with other professionals and participate in team meetings.
• Contribute to a positive, child-centered clinic environment.

Skills

Pediatrics

Sensory integration

Family-centered practices

Caregiver coaching

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

On-site clinic

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Missouri OT license (or eligibility)

Job description

Company Description

Acorn Children's Therapy LLC is a pediatric-focused therapy practice dedicated to supporting children and their families through high-quality, evidence-based services. The team provides individualized treatment plans that address each child’s unique developmental, sensory, and functional needs. Acorn Children’s Therapy LLC emphasizes collaboration with caregivers, educators, and other professionals to promote meaningful progress across home, school, and community settings. The practice values a supportive, inclusive work environment where therapists can grow professionally while making a positive impact on children’s lives.

Role Description

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will provide direct, in clinic therapy services to children at our Creve Coeur, MO location in a part or full-time capacity. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating children’s motor, sensory, and functional skills, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering play-based interventions that address self-care, fine motor skills, and participation in daily routines. The role involves ongoing documentation of care, progress monitoring, and communication with families and caregivers to support carryover of strategies at home and school. The therapist will collaborate with other professionals, participate in team meetings, and contribute to a positive, child-centered clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Occupational Therapy and Pediatrics, with the ability to tailor interventions to diverse developmental needs.
• Experience with Sensory Integration approaches and related strategies to support regulation, attention, emotional regulation and participation.
• Background in Early Intervention and Working With Children, including family-centered practices and caregiver coaching.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed COTA/L may also apply
• Current state licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist or assistant in Missouri.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work on-site full-time and manage a caseload in a pediatric clinic setting.
• Previous pediatric clinic, school-based, or early intervention experience is preferred.