Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention, ESDM

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution after

11 company holidays plus 15 additional

Company-paid short-term disability

Student loan reimbursement assistance

Continuing education and career growth

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with children ages 2–6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will deliver therapy, integrate ESDM-informed practices, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills.

You will partner with families and clinicians to set meaningful goals and adapt plans based on data and individual needs, contributing to a comprehensive care model for children with autism.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• 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 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with children ages 2–6 in a center-based early intervention setting. You will deliver therapy, integrate ESDM-informed practices, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills.

You will partner with families and clinicians to set meaningful goals and adapt plans based on data and individual needs, contributing to a comprehensive care model for children with autism.