Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Peoria Soar Autism Center

Address 16155 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ, 85382, US

Compensation $86,000.00 - $108,500.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

Description

Occupational Therapist

Come grow with us as an Occupational Therapist at Soar Autism Center. Soar provides interdisciplinary early intervention services for young children with autism , bringing together occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA, psychology, and other specialties to support the whole child and family. Our care model incorporates the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) , a naturalistic, developmental approach designed for young children with autism.

As an Occupational Therapist , you’ll help children ages 2–6 build motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills in a center-based early intervention setting while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Schedule: Choose between available 4x10 or 5x8 schedules, depending on location and center maturity

Base pay: $86,000.00 - $108,500.00/year per year

Bonus: Annual performance bonus potential up to $3,800, with additional compensation opportunities for achieving clinical certifications

What You’ll Do

Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate occupational therapy for children ages 2–6

Develop individualized interventions addressing fine and gross motor skills, feeding, sensory needs, and activities of daily living

Conduct assessments and develop coordinated treatment plans with SLPs, BCBAs, psychologists, and other clinicians

Integrate occupational therapy goals into Soar’s ESDM-informed approach to early intervention

Support children with autism through naturalistic, engaging, individualized treatment

Partner with families to develop meaningful goals and practical strategies they can use outside of therapy

Collaborate with RBTs and other clinicians so occupational therapy goals are reinforced throughout each child’s day

Monitor progress and adapt treatment plans based on data, clinical judgment, and each child’s needs

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, unless eligible for licensure based on a Bachelor’s degree

Current license to practice occupational therapy

Experience working with children preferred

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills

Interest in interdisciplinary pediatric care

What Soar Offers

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including medical plans with a $0 deductible

401(k) with company contribution after one year

11 company holidays plus 15 additional days off

Company-paid short-term disability coverage

Continuing education, clinical training, and career growth opportunities

Join Soar as an Occupational Therapist and help build a better model of care for children and families.

Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Soar Autism Center is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.