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Soar Autism Center lists this Occupational Therapist - Downtown Silver Spring opportunity in silver spring, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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.
Role Details
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
Student loan reimbursement assistance
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.
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Worksite address
silver spring, MD, 20900, US
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