Transforming Autism Care: Join Our Team as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
At Soar Autism Center, we're on a mission to revolutionize autism care for young children and their families. As a leading provider of comprehensive support services, we're seeking an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centered care and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with autism, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
About Soar Autism Center
Soar Autism Center is a network of interdisciplinary clinics dedicated to providing transformative services for children with autism and their families. Our focus is on early intervention, comprehensive support services, and fostering positive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of each child and family. We specialize in integrated autism care specifically designed for young children with autism, and we're committed to delivering exceptional care quality and ethical services.
Role Overview: Pediatric Occupational Therapist
As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Soar Autism Center, you'll play a vital role in our mission to transform autism care. You'll work closely with our interdisciplinary team to design and execute naturalistic occupational therapy for young children aged 2-6 years in a center-based environment. Your expertise will help enhance clients' gross motor, fine motor skills, feeding abilities, and performance in other daily activities, and you'll collaborate with other clinical domains to ensure comprehensive care.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Forge strong partnerships with families, setting collaborative goals, fostering meaningful relationships, communicating progress, and offering dedicated coaching and support throughout their journey.
Essential Qualifications:
- A degree in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics or a similar field.
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience in working with children with autism or related developmental disorders.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in occupational therapy, such as ESDM (Early Start Denver Model).
- Certification in specialized areas, such as sensory integration or DIR/Floortime.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong clinical skills in occupational therapy, with the ability to assess and treat children with autism and related developmental disorders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with families, colleagues, and other professionals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and develop creative solutions.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, with a passion for staying up-to-date on best practices in occupational therapy and autism care.
What You'll Get: Benefits, Perks, and Career Growth Opportunities
At Soar Autism Center, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a range of perks to support your well-being and career growth. Some of the benefits and perks include:
- 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.
- A "Time for You" program to take extra time off work when you need it.
- 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.
Career Growth and Development
At Soar Autism Center, we're committed to providing meaningful, high-quality learning and development experiences for our staff to not only become excellent ESDM practitioners but also advance their career goals. Clinicians receive an extra day of PTO for Continuing Education, while Behavior Technicians get certification support. Qualified RBTs aiming for BCBA status can fast-track their progress with additional unrestricted hours. Clinicians gain access to pursuing ESDM certification, sponsored by Soar, as they progress through our career steps.
Our Culture and Work Environment
At Soar Autism Center, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. We encourage our staff to think outside the box and explore new approaches to therapy and professional development. Our work environment is dynamic, supportive, and inclusive, with opportunities for experimentation and risk-taking. We're committed to providing a workplace that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all staff, families, and children.
Join Our Team: Apply Now!
If you're a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge, we invite you to join our team at Soar Autism Center. To apply, simply click the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch soon! Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling deadline, so don't wait – apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with our team.
We're excited to welcome a talented Pediatric Occupational Therapist to our team and look forward to receiving your application!
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