The Therapy SPOT is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. The Therapy SPOT is clinician owned, OT/PT/speech out patient clinic that is dedicated to providing therapy services that celebrate neurodiversity and promote a strength-based, holistic approach to supporting children’s development across a wide age range (birth to adult) for the best continuity of care. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for neurodivergent children, with a commitment to individualized care and a strong desire to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to enhance the child’s well-being and overall function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice: Deliver therapy services that embrace neurodivergent identities and are rooted in a deep understanding and affirmation of neurological differences (including autism, ADHD, and other conditions).
- Individualized Assessment and Intervention: Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to address motor, sensory, , social, and emotional needs in children.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to each child’s development and success.
- Family Education and Support: Provide education, coaching, and resources to families to empower them to support their child’s development both at home and in community settings.
- Culturally Competent and Inclusive Practices: Apply culturally sensitive approaches that acknowledge and respect each child’s unique background and needs.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain thorough and timely records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with families and other team members.
- Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in pediatric occupational therapy, neurodiversity-affirming care, and related fields, and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities; areas include feeding, sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor planning, and more
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Current, active state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience:
- Prior experience working with pediatric populations, especially neurodivergent children.
- Experience in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, physical therapists, educators, and mental health professionals.
- Strong understanding of sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, executive functioning, and social skills development in children.
- Skills and Competencies:
- A neurodiversity-affirming mindset and the ability to work with a variety of neurodivergent diagnoses in a supportive, respectful manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well within a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to adapt therapeutic techniques to meet the diverse needs of children and their families.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with or certification in sensory integration therapy, DIR/Floortime, or other neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic frameworks
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic, supportive team that values inclusion and collaboration.
- Engage in meaningful work that celebrates and supports neurodiversity.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education in a nurturing and progressive work environment.
This position is for full time in our Farmington Hills office. Mentorship and training is provided. More information about our clinic can be found on our website: www.therapyspotmi.com
The Therapy SPOT is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Farmington Hills, MI 48336: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
