Occupational Therapist for Early Childhood Intervention
About The Position
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of early childhood intervention services, outpatient therapy, vocational training, social skills development, and recreational services for individuals with disabilities or injuries. We are committed to empowering individuals of all ages to reach their fullest potential through a full spectrum of services, including occupational, physical, speech. Additionally, we offer support for sports injuries and work rehabilitation. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Early Childhood Intervention Program. This role involves working closely with infants, toddlers, and their families. Providers deliver family-centered, coaching-based interventions in the child's natural environments—homes, daycare, or community settings to assess developmental needs and deliver individualized therapeutic interventions that enhance independence, sensory integration, and daily living skills.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Licensed OT, per Texas Part C. Current TX license/registration in good standing.
- One year of pediatric experience
- Experience using family-centered coaching in natural environments, within interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong skills in empathetic communication, collaboration, and reflective listening.
- Proficient in accurate and timely documentation in electronic systems.
- Valid TX driver’s license and reliable local travel access
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years in Texas ECI or related early intervention work.
- Training in routines-based intervention or reflective coaching models.
- Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish).
- Familiarity with Texas IFSP procedures, co-visits and trauma-informed best practices.
Responsibilities
- Family-Centered Coaching
- Engage families as decision-makers and primary teachers.
- Use the five-step coaching cycle: joint planning, observation, action/practice, reflection, feedback.
- Embed intervention strategies within child and family daily routines (meals, play, bedtime).
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Participate in comprehensive needs assessments and IFSPs with OT, PT, SLP, EIS, social workers, etc..
- Conduct co-visits and team consults for coordinated service delivery.
- Natural Environment Service Delivery
- Provide individualized services in homes, childcare centers, or community settings; adapt to each family's unique context.
- Promote generalization across family members, caregivers, and daily routines.
- Assessment, IFSP Development & Documentation
- Conduct evaluation using state-approved tools to determine eligibility and family priorities.
- Develop participation-based IFSP outcomes and service plans, ensuring compliance with TX ECI standards.
- Timely documentation per ECI Compliance Guide (e.g., service notes within program-defined timelines).
- Care Coordination & Equity
- Assist families in connecting with community and medical resources; ensure equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services.
- Professional Development
- Complete Texas EIS credentialing (if applicable) via the IPDP process within one year.
- Participate in ongoing training, reflective supervision, and quality improvement activities.
Benefits
- Meaningful mission-driven work in everyday family settings
- Flexible scheduling built around family routines
- Supportive interdisciplinary team, reflective supervision, and paid professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Excellent PTO Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
