Playful Pediatric OT for Early Intervention & Development

Aspire Talent Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood team in Birmingham, AL. You will evaluate, design, and deliver OT services for infants to preschoolers with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and motor skill deficits.

You'll work with educators, SLPs, PTs, COTAs, and families to empower children to build functional motor, sensory, and self-care skills during play and daycare routines, documenting progress and outcomes along

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited institution.
• Active (or eligible for) Occupational Therapist license in the State of Alabama.
• Current NBCOT certification and CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong organizational habits, time management, and clinical documentation skills.
• Warm, playful, and patient approach tailored to early childhood populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative communication skills with parents and daycare providers.
• Prior pediatric/early intervention or daycare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal communication

Pediatric experience

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our early childhood team in Birmingham, AL. You will evaluate, design, and deliver OT services for infants to preschoolers with developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and motor skill deficits.

You'll work with educators, SLPs, PTs, COTAs, and families to empower children to build functional motor, sensory, and self-care skills during play and daycare routines, documenting progress and outcomes along