Occupational Therapist

About Us:

Our mission is to provide high quality ABA, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in underserved Indiana communities. We strive to be a resource for local families and schools, providing training about autism and ABA therapy, diagnosing physicians, and autism advocacy groups. In addition to supporting our clients, families, and community members, we are committed to providing a safe, rewarding, and enjoyable employee experience, as none of this is possible without a talented, dedicated, and motivated team of clinicians.

About the Role:

We are looking for a part time occupational therapist to serve our Fort Wayne location, with the potential for this to grow into a full time role. This clinic based position involves conducting initial evaluations and assessments, intervention/treatment sessions, regular re-assessments to outline progress or continued areas of focus, and discharge planning across both locations. The occupational therapist will be responsible for communicating regularly with each child's family and BCBA to outline progress, provide suggestions for carryover and practice outside of the clinic setting, and/or discuss potential changes to the treatment plan. The therapist's caseload would primarily be made up of current ABA therapy clients, but there is potential for additional outpatient clients as well.

Benefits:

• Clinician owned and operated
• Performance based bonuses
• Competitive salary with twice a year raises
• For full time staff (at least 32 hours a week)
  • $25,000 employer paid life insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage available (full time only)
  • Employer match on retirement contributions
  • Paid flex time
  • Paid holidays
  • 16 days of PTO your first year, increasing annually
  • Paid recertification and licensing fees
  • Yearly CE stipend
  • Paid conference fees plus travel and hotel (one per year)
  • Paid mileage for travel between locations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• OTR certified through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Current and valid Occupational Therapist license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA).
• Experience working with pediatric populations, including children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
• Strong knowledge of early intervention principles and pediatric occupational therapy techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Sensory Integration or Pediatric Occupational Therapy specialty.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment for pediatric therapy.
• Training in evidence-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder.
• Experience working in diverse community and/or clinic-based settings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate each child's developmental, sensory, and functional needs.
• Develop and implement personalized occupational therapy treatment plans targeting motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living activities.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to support consistent therapeutic strategies and promote generalization of skills.
• Provide education and training to parents and educators on techniques to support child development and sensory integration.
• Document progress and adjust therapy plans based on ongoing evaluations and emerging needs.

Skills:

The required skills such as early intervention, occupational therapy, and child development are applied daily to assess and address the unique needs of each child, ensuring therapy is tailored and effective. Expertise in autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities allows the therapist to implement specialized strategies that support social, cognitive, and motor skill development. Sensory integration skills are critical for designing interventions that help children process and respond to sensory information appropriately. Rehabilitation knowledge supports the therapist in promoting functional independence and participation in daily activities. Additionally, strong communication and collaboration skills enable the therapist to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive care environment.