Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Empower Young Learners

NPAworldwide; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood team in Birmingham, Alabama. You will evaluate, design, and deliver OT services for infants to preschoolers facing developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and motor skill needs, helping them participate in daycare routines.

Collaborate with educators, families, and other therapists to create play-based, evidence-informed plans aimed at improving fine motor skills, self-care, and sensory

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Active Alabama OT license or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification and CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in pediatric/early intervention settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess infants to preschoolers across sensory, motor, and self-care domains.
• Design evidence-based treatment plans to improve classroom engagement and independence.
• Deliver play-centered interventions emphasizing fine motor, hand-eye coordination, and motor planning.
• Provide sensory regulation strategies to support emotional regulation and transitions.
• Educate families and daycare staff on sensory diets and home carryover.
• Maintain thorough evaluations, notes, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with teachers, SLPs, PTs, and parents for integrated care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with parents/daycare

Pediatric/early intervention

Sensory integration knowledge

Education

Masters or Doctorate in OT

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood team in Birmingham, Alabama. You will evaluate, design, and deliver OT services for infants to preschoolers facing developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and motor skill needs, helping them participate in daycare routines.

Collaborate with educators, families, and other therapists to create play-based, evidence-informed plans aimed at improving fine motor skills, self-care, and sensory