Occupational Therapist

Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Ankeny Location

Rise Pediatric Therapy provides speech, occupational, and feeding therapy services to children and families across Central Iowa. At Rise, we believe a child’s journey begins with trust, connection, and a safe space to explore new skills. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, child-led, and collaborative — combining direct therapy, caregiver education, and individualized support to help children thrive in meaningful ways.

Overview

We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and child-centered Occupational Therapist to join our growing Ankeny team full time! Alongside other occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and feeding therapists, you will collaborate within a supportive multidisciplinary environment while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

At Rise, we value clinician support, mentorship, continued professional growth, and work-life balance. We are looking for an OT who is passionate about pediatric therapy, thrives in a team setting, and is excited to build strong relationships with both families and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for pediatric clients


• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s strengths, needs, and goals


• Provide evidence-based, play-based therapy interventions targeting areas such as:


• Sensory processing


• Fine motor skills


• Emotional regulation


• Self-care and daily living skills


• Visual motor integration


• Coordination and motor planning


• Educate and collaborate closely with caregivers to support carryover at home and in the community


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, and treatment plans


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including speech therapists, feeding therapists, physicians, teachers, and other providers


• Participate in team meetings, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy


• Active Iowa Occupational Therapy license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)


• 1–2 years of experience working with pediatric populations as an Occupational Therapist required


• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills


• Passion for neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based, and play-based care


• Ability to work independently while also thriving within a collaborative team environment

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative clinic culture


• Multidisciplinary team environment


• Mentorship and leadership support


• Flexible schedule (no Fridays!)


• Strong work-life balance


• Generous CEU budget and professional development support


• Medical and vision insurance


• Retirement matching


• PTO


• Paid holidays


• Student loan forgiveness


• Short Term Disability


• Opportunities for growth and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day. If you are looking for a clinic that values relationships, teamwork, clinician well-being, and individualized care, we would love to connect with you!