Pediatric Occupational Therapist (PT)– Autism & Early Childhood

Atlanta Autism Center•Atlanta, GA

78d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Autism Center (AAC) is seeking a passionate Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their interdisciplinary team. AAC provides evidence-based care to children with autism and developmental differences, primarily ages 2–8. The role is 100% center-based, offering a flexible schedule with no evenings or weekends. The OT will collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and other pediatric professionals to provide meaningful, individualized care. AAC is a physician-owned organization committed to supporting clinicians with resources, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Master's degree or Doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current Georgia OT license or eligibility for licensure
Current NBCOT certification
Experience working with children ages 2–8 in a pediatric, clinical, educational, or private practice setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Collaborative, professional, and compassionate approach
Ability to manage a varied pediatric caseload and work effectively within a team

Nice To Haves

Experience with early intervention or preschool populations
Experience working with autism and developmental disabilities
Previous multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary experience
Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches
Knowledge of sensory processing/integration
Experience with pediatric feeding, activities of daily living, fine motor, or functional skill development

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based occupational therapy evaluations, assessments, and interventions.
Conduct comprehensive pediatric evaluations, including functional and daily living skills.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results, clinical needs, and family input.
Provide engaging, naturalistic, and play-based therapy to support children's development and independence.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to support progress and generalization of skills.
Work closely with BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, PTs, and other professionals to coordinate care.
Educate families on strategies and home programs that support continued progress.
Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and ongoing professional development.
Use data and clinical judgment to monitor progress and guide treatment decisions.

Benefits

$75 hourly rate for billable hours
100% center-based—no driving between homes or schools
Flexible schedule with no evenings or weekends
Operating hours of 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with optional 4:00 PM end times
Paid onboarding and structured training
Free live and on-demand CEUs
Dedicated operations, intake, billing, and authorization support
Bring-your-child-to-work benefit
Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team
Clear opportunities for clinical and leadership growth
Weekly in-person mentorship led by AAC’s Director of Occupational Therapy
Individualized Clinical Development including case consultation, clinical reasoning, evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, caregiver education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and personalized professional goals.
Monthly Advanced Clinical Training in areas such as sensory processing and integration, feeding, fine and visual-motor development, activities of daily living, trauma-informed care, executive functioning, evidence-based autism intervention, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Opportunities in clinical specialization, mentorship, staff education, research, program development, and leadership.