Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

The Linden Center; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Sick Leave

15 additional paid holidays and breaks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Linden Center in Northville, MI is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative therapy team focused on play-based, child-centered care for ages 2–8. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized OT services to support fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and daily living skills in a center-based setting.

Collaborating with BCBAs, behavior technicians, SLPs, and families, you will develop goals, monitor progress, and provide caregiver education to promote

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist licensure in Michigan.
• Experience providing play-based, child-centered interventions.
• Experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing needs.
• Strong understanding of child development, fine motor development, sensory processing and regulation, self-care skills, feeding, play, and activities of daily living.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide caregiver education and practical recommendations to support generalization across home, therapy, and community environments.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health record and practice management systems for clinical documentation and treatment tracking.
• Commitment to compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care within The Linden Center's collaborative, play-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy assessments.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify each child's strengths, areas of need, and functional skill development.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals based on assessment findings, caregiver priorities, and the child's clinical needs.
• Provide play-based, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions targeting areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, self-care, feeding, play skills, and activities of daily living.
• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to young children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs within a center-based environment.
• Collaborate closely with BCBAs, behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and other members of the treatment team to promote consistency and generalization of skills across therapies and environments.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing assessment and data collection, modifying treatment goals and intervention strategies as clinically appropriate.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Provide caregiver education, recommendations, and strategies to support skill development and generalization within the home and community.
• Participate in caregiver meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions as appropriate to review progress, address concerns, and coordinate treatment recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with professional, ethical, insurance, and documentation requirements while providing high-quality, individualized care.

Skills

Play-based therapy

Autism experience

Child development

Fine motor skills

Sensory processing

Self-care skills

Feeding

ADL

Evaluation & planning

Communication

Caregiver education

Organization & time management

EHR familiarity

Compassionate, family-centered care

Job description

The Linden Center in Northville, MI is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative therapy team focused on play-based, child-centered care for ages 2–8. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized OT services to support fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and daily living skills in a center-based setting.

Collaborating with BCBAs, behavior technicians, SLPs, and families, you will develop goals, monitor progress, and provide caregiver education to promote