Pediatric OT - Early Intervention (ESDM)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays and time off

Short-term disability coverage

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education and training

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support children aged 2–6 in a center-based early intervention program. You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT, addressing motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Join a program that uses the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) to guide naturalistic, family-centered care and progress is tracked with data to inform treatment decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, unless eligible for licensure based on a Bachelor’s degree.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children ages 2–6.
• Develop 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 OT 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 OT 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

Interdisciplinary care

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support children aged 2–6 in a center-based early intervention program. You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT, addressing motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Join a program that uses the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) to guide naturalistic, family-centered care and progress is tracked with data to inform treatment decisions.