Atlanta Autism Center·Atlanta, Georgia
Provide evidence-based occupational therapy evaluations and individualized interventions for children with autism and developmental differences. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to coordinate care and support family education.
Description $75/H billable | 100% Center-Based | Flexible AM/PM Part Time | No Evenings or Weekends
Join a Team That Invests in You
At Atlanta Autism Center (AAC), we provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children with autism and developmental differences, primarily ages 2–8. As a physician-owned organization, we are committed to creating an environment where children thrive and clinicians have the support, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed. We are seeking a passionate Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our interdisciplinary team. You will collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and other pediatric professionals to provide meaningful, individualized care in a 100% center-based environment.
Why Join AAC? $75 hourly rate for billable hours.
100% center-based—no driving between homes or schools Flexible schedule with no evenings or weekends Operating hours of 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, with optional 4:00 PM end times Paid onboarding and structured training Free live and on-demand CEUs Dedicated operations, intake, billing, and authorization support Bring-your-child-to-work benefit Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team What You'll Do Provide evidence-based occupational therapy evaluations, assessments, and interventions.
Conduct comprehensive pediatric evaluations, including functional and daily living skills.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results, clinical needs, and family input.
Provide engaging, naturalistic, and play-based therapy to support children's development and independence.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports.
Collaborate with families and caregivers to support progress and generalization of skills.
Work closely with BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, PTs, and other professionals to coordinate care.
Educate families on strategies and home programs that support continued progress.
Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and ongoing professional development.
Use data and clinical judgment to monitor progress and guide treatment decisions.
Clear opportunities for clinical and leadership growth OT-Led Clinical Mentorship: Weekly in-person mentorship is led by AAC’s Director of Occupational Therapy, Jonathon Haskell, OTD, OTR/L.
Jonathon brings 11 years of pediatric experience, more than three years of academic, instructional, and clinical-education experience, and extensive experience managing multiple clinics and interdisciplinary teams.
He combines doctoral-level education with practical clinical leadership and a demonstrated history of developing clinicians, strengthening teams, and supporting program growth.
Individualized Clinical Development: Mentorship includes case consultation, clinical reasoning, evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, caregiver education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and personalized professional goals.
The program is designed to support immediate clinical needs while helping each OT build confidence, sharpen their expertise, and identify a long-term career path.
Monthly Advanced Clinical Training: OTs receive advanced pediatric training in areas such as sensory processing and integration, feeding, fine and visual-motor development, activities of daily living, trauma-informed care, executive functioning, evidence-based autism intervention, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Growth Beyond the Treatment Room: OTs may also pursue opportunities in clinical specialization, mentorship, staff education, research, program development, and leadership Why AAC?
At AAC, we believe clinicians should be able to focus on what they do best: providing excellent care to children and supporting their families.
Our dedicated administrative and clinical support teams help reduce the burden of non-clinical responsibilities, while our mentorship, training, and professional development programs help you continue to grow.
If you're looking for a rewarding pediatric OT career with competitive compensation, a predictable center-based schedule, manageable clinical expectations, and a team that truly invests in your growth, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and join Atlanta Autism Center!
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What We're Looking For Required: Master's degree or Doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program Current Georgia OT license or eligibility for licensure Current NBCOT certification Experience working with children ages 2–8 in a pediatric, clinical, educational, or private practice setting Strong interpersonal and communication skills Collaborative, professional, and compassionate approach Ability to manage a varied pediatric caseload and work effectively within a team Preferred: Experience with early intervention or preschool populations Experience working with autism and developmental disabilities Previous multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary experience Familiarity with trauma-informed approaches Knowledge of sensory processing/integration Experience with pediatric feeding, activities of daily living, fine motor, or functional skill development
Market context
In Georgia, pediatric occupational therapist roles focused on autism and early childhood are often driven by demand from schools, clinics, and therapy providers serving children ages 2–8. These openings are competitive because employers look for a master’s or doctorate in OT, a current Georgia OT license or eligibility, and strong clinical and communication skills; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your pediatric caseload experience and review the structured training, paid onboarding, and CEU support offered.