Pediatric OT: Create Customized, Play-Driven Therapy

Center for Developing Minds; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Developing Minds is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to design and deliver individualized, play-driven care for children aged 1–10 with developmental challenges. You’ll collaborate with developmental pediatricians and educators in real-time to tailor interventions beyond routine templates.

You will run 1:1 and small-group sessions, lead weekly groups, and develop comprehensive treatment plans that involve families, schools, and communities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in OT and California license required.
• Minimum 3 years working with children with developmental needs, incl. 2 years with autism under 6.
• Experience running therapy groups for children or parents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group OT with feeding, sensory integration, toileting support, adaptive skills.
• Lead weekly small-group sessions (2–5 children) for social communication, regulation, behavior, attention, play.
• Conduct formal OT evaluations and informal assessments across cognitive, social-emotional, motor, communication, and adaptive domains.
• Build treatment plans integrating family, school, and community context.
• Support toileting, feeding, dressing, and other daily living skills.
• Communicate with families and schools, attend IEP/504 meetings, coordinate care across settings.
• Supervise and mentor classroom aides in areas of expertise.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in OT

California OT license

Tools

Charm EHR

Job description

Center for Developing Minds is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to design and deliver individualized, play-driven care for children aged 1–10 with developmental challenges. You’ll collaborate with developmental pediatricians and educators in real-time to tailor interventions beyond routine templates.

You will run 1:1 and small-group sessions, lead weekly groups, and develop comprehensive treatment plans that involve families, schools, and communities.