Pediatric OT: Early Intervention & Team Mentorship

Soar Autism Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company contribution

Holidays plus additional time off

Flexible 4x10 or 5x8 schedules

Short-term disability for staff

Student loan reimbursement

Continuing education and trainings

Interdisciplinary collaboration with S

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in a center-based setting. You will design naturalistic therapy for young children, coordinate with ABA, speech, and psychology colleagues, and support RBTs to align OT goals with sessions.

You will collaborate with families to set goals, monitor progress, and adjust plans as children grow. This role emphasizes early intervention and integrated care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience with children with autism or related developmental disorders.
• Strong commitment to early intervention and integrated care.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver naturalistic pediatric OT for children aged 2–6 years in a center-based setting.
• Develop targeted interventions to improve gross motor, fine motor, feeding, and daily activities.
• Perform multidisciplinary assessments and create treatment plans with ABA, SLP, and psychology.
• Co-treat with speech therapy and coach RBTs to integrate OT goals.
• Monitor progress, adjust plans, and communicate with families and team.
• Build collaborative partnerships with families and provide ongoing coaching and support.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Early intervention

Pediatric care

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy (pediatrics)

Current OT licensure

Experience with autism or related disorders

Job description

Soar Autism Center is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in a center-based setting. You will design naturalistic therapy for young children, coordinate with ABA, speech, and psychology colleagues, and support RBTs to align OT goals with sessions.

You will collaborate with families to set goals, monitor progress, and adjust plans as children grow. This role emphasizes early intervention and integrated care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.