Pediatric Occupational Therapist- Team Leader

Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Team Leader

Daphne, Alabama, United States of America

Full Time

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Team Leader

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center (AARC) is seeking a passionate and experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Team Leader to join our growing multidisciplinary outpatient clinic in Daphne, Alabama.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who enjoys mentoring others, collaborating across disciplines, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. As our OT Team Leader, you will provide clinical leadership while working alongside an exceptional team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and Physical Therapists.

At AARC, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and mentorship-focused environment where clinicians are encouraged to continue learning, grow professionally, and provide evidence-based, family-centered care.

Through a coordinated multidisciplinary approach, our pediatric therapists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults with a wide range of developmental and neurological diagnoses, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• Developmental Delays
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down Syndrome and other genetic conditions
• Fine and gross motor delays
• Feeding and swallowing disorders
• Neurological and orthopedic conditions
• Behavioral and self-regulation challenges
• Spasticity and other complex pediatric diagnoses

• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to the Occupational Therapy team.
• Promote high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy services across the department.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate closely with Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA, physicians, educators, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Assist with onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of occupational therapy staff.
• Promote best practices in pediatric occupational therapy, including intervention for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation using electronic medical records.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered clinic culture.

• Current Alabama Occupational Therapy License (required)
• NBCOT certification in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric feeding therapy preferred
• Sensory Integration (SI) and/or Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) training preferred
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, and behavioral challenges preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
• Supportive clinic culture focused on professional growth
• Flexible employment options (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN)
• Monday-Thursday schedule - no evenings or weekends

• Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Thursday, 8- or 10-hour shifts available, No weekends
• Medical Specialty:
  Pediatrics
• Work Location:
  
  In person - Daphne, Alabama