Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Clinic & School Support

Balance Autism; Rockingham Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Student loan repayment program with up

403 (b) retirement plan with up to 8%

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Generous PTO plans

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Balance Autism is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team, working with children to develop, improve, or regain daily living skills in school, play, and home environments.

The role involves assessing fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and coordination, with travel between Quad Cities and Burlington clinics. Collaboration with families, educators, and healthcare professionals is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Iowa Occupational Therapist License issued by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy (or eligibility to obtain licensure).
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification required; must maintain active status.
• Prior experience working with children preferred, including familiarity with pediatric conditions such as sensory processing disorder, autism, or developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and coordination in children.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to support children’s progress in educational, home, and community settings.
• Stay current with best practices, research, and continuing education requirements as mandated by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
• Participate in IEP meetings for school-based positions and support students’ academic and functional success.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Reasoning ability

Job knowledge

Teamwork

Diversity

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Job description

Balance Autism is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team, working with children to develop, improve, or regain daily living skills in school, play, and home environments.

The role involves assessing fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and coordination, with travel between Quad Cities and Burlington clinics. Collaboration with families, educators, and healthcare professionals is essential.