Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Role Overview

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Soar, you will:

• Design and execute naturalistic occupational therapy for young children aged 2-6 years in a center-based environment.
• Develop targeted interventions to enhance clients' gross motor, fine motor skills, feeding abilities, and performance in other daily activities.
• Conduct comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical domains (ABA, speech therapy, psychology), including conducting co-treatments with the speech therapy team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to a team of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), guiding them in integrating OT goals into their therapy sessions and supporting their professional development.
• Regularly monitor client progress, revising treatment plans and objectives as needed, and ensuring effective communication with team members and families.
• Forging strong partnerships with families, setting collaborative goals, fostering meaningful relationships, communicating progress, and offering dedicated coaching and support throughout their journey.

Qualifications

• A degree in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics or a similar field.
• Current licensure as a Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in working with children with autism or related developmental disorders.
• A strong understanding of and commitment to early intervention and integrated care approaches.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a passion for supporting the growth and development of children with autism.

Pay

• Quality medical ($0 deductible), dental, and vision plans.
• A company 401K with company contribution after a year of service.
• 11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off.
• Options for 4x10 or 5x8 work schedules for full time OTs.
• Short-term disability for all staff covered by Soar.
• Student loan reimbursement assistance.
• Receive trainings and continuing education, and work with national experts in occupational therapy.
• Real multidisciplinary collaboration with a team of other autism care professionals.
• A mission deeply focused on care quality for kids and high-quality, ethical services to their families.
• A culture that cares about you!
• Shout outs, boo yahs, and staff appreciations for your hard work.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a growing organization: multiple opportunities and avenues for career advancement as a clinician.