Most OT jobs will keep you comfortable. This one will help you grow.
If you’re looking for predictable sessions and routine treatment plans, this probably isn’t the right fit.
But if you’re the kind of OT who wants to understand what’s really going on—and help kids function in real life… keep reading.
You’ll work with kids and teens who are bright, capable, and still struggling—often with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, learning differences, and sensory processing differences. They’ve often been told they’ll “figure it out” or “grow out of it.” They haven’t. This is where your work starts to matter.
You’ll learn how to:
Identify what’s actually driving a child’s challenges
Connect sensory, motor, cognitive, and regulation systems
Use both foundational and advanced, brain-based approaches
Think and adapt in real time—not rely on templates
Exposure research backed approaches such as sensory integration, reflex integration, neural timing, ocular motor/visual processing, and photo biomodulation
What you’ll actually do:
Work 1:1 with children, teens, and young adults
Address sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional regulation
Help improve focus, organization, follow-through, and independence
Coach parents who are overwhelmed and need clear, practical answers
Build treatment plans that translate into real-life progress
You’ll thrive here if you:
Want to be really good at what you do
Are curious about how the brain processes and organizes information
Enjoy solving problems that aren’t straightforward
Are open to learning beyond traditional OT approaches
This may not be the right fit if:
You prefer highly routine, predictable sessions
You rely heavily on standard protocols
You’re not interested in being challenged or growing
What you’ll gain:
Strong skills in sensory integration and executive functioning
Experience with advanced, processing-based approaches
Sharper clinical reasoning that applies to real-life function
Confidence working with more complex cases
There are plenty of OT jobs where you maintain your skills. This is where you build them.
Apply by sending your resume and a short note: What interests you about this type of work?