Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Early Intervention

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Holidays + PTO

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide developmentally appropriate therapy for young children with autism. You will tailor interventions for motor, feeding, and sensory needs, while coordinating with SLPs, BCBAs, and psychologists within an ESDM-informed framework.

Join a team that partners with families to set practical goals and empowers caregivers with strategies to extend therapy beyond sessions. Rolling applications, with commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 OT goals are reinforced throughout each child’s day.
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans based on data, clinical judgment, and each child’s needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Interdisciplinary care

Experience with children

Education

OT Master’s/Doctorate

OT Licensure

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide developmentally appropriate therapy for young children with autism. You will tailor interventions for motor, feeding, and sensory needs, while coordinating with SLPs, BCBAs, and psychologists within an ESDM-informed framework.

Join a team that partners with families to set practical goals and empowers caregivers with strategies to extend therapy beyond sessions. Rolling applications, with commitment to diversity and inclusion.