Senior Occupational Therapist; SI

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and philosophy regarding neurodiversity and sensory integration to employment.
Reference OT in the subject line.

Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Reports To: Clinical Director/Executive Director

Location: 6911 S Yosemite St, Centennial, CO 80112

Salary/Range (Commensurate with experience): 73,000-$79,000 per year

Current licensure in the state of Colorado and eligibility for Medicaid reimbursement.

About STAR Institute
At STAR Institute, we embrace a neurodiversity-affirming approach, emphasizing the interconnectedness of regulation, relationships, and sensory integration in promoting health and well-being. We are dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other developmental differences through a compassionate, play-based therapeutic model.

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist trained in sensory integration and committed to neurodiversity-affirming practices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of sensory processing, relationship-based interventions, and the unique needs of neurodivergent populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with the STAR Frame of Reference.
• Provide individual and group therapy services.
• Facilitate play-based therapy sessions utilizing Ayres Sensory Integration / STAR Frame of Reference methodologies.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, client-centered care. Engage in parent education and coaching.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including treatment notes and progress reports.
• Communicate complex condition relation information from the assessment to clients, families, and members of the multi-disciplinary team, including other professions outside of STAR. Demonstrate empathy and ensure effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to provide comprehensive care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Participate in community workshops and parent education sessions to promote understanding of sensory health.
• Support STAR’s research initiatives by identifying potential clients and gathering data as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in the state of Colorado and eligibility for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with a focus on pediatric populations.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Commitment to reflective practice and the highest standard of professional behaviors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with effective time management.
• Creativity in developing individualized treatment approaches.
• Commitment to continuous growth in clinical reasoning and practice.
• Sensitivity to the unique needs of clients and families.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, including lifting and moving equipment.
• Ability to conduct 6 hours of direct treatment in a gym setting daily.

Hours of Operation

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Join Us
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of neurodivergent individuals and their families, we invite you to apply. Together, we can realize our vision of sensory health for the state, the nation, and the world.