Pediatric OT — Interdisciplinary Early Intervention

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical plans

Company 401(k) with company match

Holidays: 11 + 15 days off

Short-term disability paid by Soar

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Soar Autism Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on early intervention for children with autism. You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT services to ages 2–6 in a center-based setting and collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and RBTs.

You'll grow clinically with ongoing training, contribute to treatment planning, and lead families with practical strategies for daily life. Soar values high-quality, ethical care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy.
• Preference for OTs with 3+ years of experience, while remaining open to newer clinicians who are excited to grow their practice.
• A playful, engaging approach and the ability to build strong connections with young children.
• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to thoughtful, individualized care.
• Interest in collaborating across disciplines and learning from clinicians with different areas of expertise.
• Clear professional communication, both verbally and in writing.
• A mission-driven approach focused on delivering high-quality, ethical care for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver naturalistic, developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children ages 2-6 in a center-based, early intervention setting.
• Develop individualized interventions that support fine motor skills, gross motor skills, feeding, sensory needs, and other activities of daily living.
• Conduct multidisciplinary assessments and develop coordinated treatment plans alongside clinicians in ABA, speech therapy, psychology, and other specialties.
• Collaborate closely with speech therapists and other clinicians, including opportunities for co-treatment and shared clinical problem-solving.
• Coach and mentor RBTs so occupational therapy goals can be reinforced throughout a child's day while supporting their own clinical growth and development.
• Monitor client progress and continually adapt treatment plans and goals based on data, clinical judgment, and each child's evolving needs.
• Partner with families to develop meaningful goals, communicate progress, and provide practical strategies they can use outside of therapy.
• Bring your OT expertise to weekly interdisciplinary care meetings, helping the team understand the whole child and build coordinated approaches to care.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Clear professional communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Playful engaging approach

Building connections with children

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current OT license

Job description

Soar Autism Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team focused on early intervention for children with autism. You will deliver developmentally appropriate OT services to ages 2–6 in a center-based setting and collaborate with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and RBTs.

You'll grow clinically with ongoing training, contribute to treatment planning, and lead families with practical strategies for daily life. Soar values high-quality, ethical care and continuous improvement.