Occupational Therapist (OT)

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Job Description: Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Springfield, Missouri: Department: Autism: Employment Type: Full-time: Job Summary: Join a compassionate, collaborative team committed to helping children and families achieve greater independence and quality of life—this role offers meaningful impact, professional growth, multidisciplinary collaboration, a supportive workplace culture, and opportunities to shape therapy programs for diverse clients. We seek a skilled, reliable therapist with excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and pediatric-focused OT skills who values teamwork and client-centered care. Responsible for implementing, organizing, and coordinating occupational therapy services for children (birth–18) in outpatient and early intervention settings, and occasionally for adults when clinically appropriate . Provides assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based treatment targeting physical function, sensory processing, social-emotional and behavioral skills, self-care, daily living, and play; collaborates with physicians, families, and multidisciplinary teams including the Autism Center; and participates in diagnostic staffing, education initia...