Pediatric OT - Early Intervention & Play-Based Therapy

Ashton North LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood team. You will evaluate, design, and deliver individualized OT services for infants to preschoolers facing developmental delays and sensory processing challenges.

Collaborate with educators, families, and therapists to build functional motor, self-help skills and daily classroom participation through play, with emphasis on documentation and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Active Alabama OT license or eligibility.
• NBCOT certification and CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration with families and daycare staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate & Assess: conduct play-based developmental assessments across sensory, fine/gross motor, visual-motor, and self-care domains to set goals.
• Design Care Plans: create evidence-based treatment plans to improve daily classroom engagement, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and independence.
• Execute Targeted Interventions: provide direct, play-centered therapies focusing on fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and motor planning.
• Educate & Empower: advise daycare teachers, staff, and parents on sensory diets, calming strategies, environmental modifications, and home carryover.
• Maintain Documentation: complete evaluations, daily notes, progress tracking, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate: work with educators, SLPs, PTs, COTAs, and parents for a family-centered approach.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication with families

Pediatric/early intervention

Sensory integration knowledge

Warm, playful approach

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in OT (ACOTE-accredited)

NBCOT certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Ashton North LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood team. You will evaluate, design, and deliver individualized OT services for infants to preschoolers facing developmental delays and sensory processing challenges.

Collaborate with educators, families, and therapists to build functional motor, self-help skills and daily classroom participation through play, with emphasis on documentation and family-centered care.