Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Healthcare Recruiters International; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO + holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International in Grain Valley and Liberty, MO is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide early‑intervention services for children with autism and developmental delays. The role emphasizes play‑based therapy, sensory integration, feeding, and functional skill building within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evaluations for ages 2–7, individual and group therapy sessions, collaboration with BCBAs, SLPs, PTs, and educators, parent

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in Missouri.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• 1–2 years pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with autism, sensory processing, feeding, and developmental delays.
• Enjoys play-based therapy and working with young children.
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and re-evaluations for children ages 2–7.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions focused on sensory, fine motor, visual motor, feeding, and self-help skills.
• Create child-led, play-based treatment activities.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, PTs, and educators in an interdisciplinary model.
• Offer parent support and coaching.
• Maintain accurate documentation, daily notes, evaluation reports, and billing records.
• Support staff with OT-related concerns and help maintain communication with families.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and program improvement.
• Supervise OT students and COTAs/OTAs as needed.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Play-based therapy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Early Childhood Clinic | Autism & Developmental Delays

Grain Valley & Liberty, MO | Full-Time | $75,000–$83,500/year

A growing pediatric therapy program is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide early‑intervention services for children with autism and developmental delays. This role is ideal for an OT who enjoys play‑based treatment, sensory integration, feeding, and functional skill building within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and re‑evaluations for children ages 2–7
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions focused on sensory, fine motor, visual motor, feeding, and self‑help skills
• Create child‑led, play‑based treatment activities
• Collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, PTs, and educators in an interdisciplinary model
• Offer parent support and coaching
• Maintain accurate documentation, daily notes, evaluation reports, and billing records
• Support staff with OT‑related concerns and help maintain communication with families
• Participate in team meetings, training, and program improvement
• Supervise OT students and COTAs/OTAs as needed

Occupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Missouri
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• 1–2 years of pediatric experience preferred
• Experience with autism, sensory processing, feeding, and developmental delays
• Enjoys play‑based therapy and working with young children
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and lift to 25 lbs during sessions
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain
• Strong teamwork, communication, and professionalism

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$83,500/year
• Medical, dental, vision
• PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Professional development & growth opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

Schedule

• Daytime, on‑site clinic schedule
• Full‑time caseload
• Consistent collaboration with a multidisciplinary team