Occupational Therapist - Paradise Valley

Soar Autism Center•Scottsdale, AZ

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Soar Autism Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their interdisciplinary clinic focused on early intervention and integrated autism care for children. The role involves supporting young children in developing crucial motor, sensory, feeding, and daily living skills. The position emphasizes clinical fundamentals, curiosity, and a commitment to high-quality care within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
Current license to practice occupational therapy.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference for OTs with 3+ years of experience, while remaining open to newer clinicians who are excited to grow their practice.

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 OT expertise to weekly interdisciplinary care meetings, helping the team understand the whole child and build coordinated approaches to care.