Job Description

WEAP is hiring a Senior Occupational Therapist – Lead, Inspire, and Transform Lives! If you’re passionate about helping children thrive, love the idea of working side by side with a diverse clinical team, and are excited to grow a department you can be proud of, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Location: WEAP Integrated Madison Site (Part of the LEARN Behavioral Family)

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO

Salary: $85,000 – $90,000 annually

Who We’re Looking For

This isn’t just another OT role—it’s a career-defining opportunity to be part of something unique, innovative, and evolving. As our Senior Occupational Therapist, you won’t just provide therapy—you’ll shape the future of OT services in our program. You’ll lead a growing department, mentor other OTs and COTAs, and bring your creativity, expertise, and leadership to an environment that thrives on teamwork, innovation, and compassion.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

For over 25 years, the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children with autism find success. Our goal is to empower our clients to build the skills needed to live a happy and fulfilling life.

At our WEAP Integrated Madison Site, children, teens and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities have access to a one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary model where Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Mental Health Clinicians, and Behavior Analysts all work under one roof. Families don’t have to juggle multiple providers—our team delivers collaborative, life-changing care together in one vibrant, spacious clinic.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $85,000–$90,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Ongoing professional development within the LEARN Behavioral network
• The chance to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, collaborative, and evolving environment

What You Have

• Master’s in Occupational Therapy
• Three years of OT experience required, 2 years of experience working with children preferred
• NBCOT certification (pass a 1 time certification test); maintain license per NBCOT requirements
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills—you enjoy helping others grow!
• A self-starter who brings ideas, passion, and vision to the table
• Strong communication, adaptability, and a love of working as part of a team

Bonus if you have SIPT certification, First Aid/CPR training!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise Licensed Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) through in-person session observations and regular supervision meetings, ensuring compliance with national board standards
• Provide training and ongoing support to Occupational Therapists and COTAs in conducting evaluations, developing client goals, documenting treatment notes and data, and completing required documentation within established timelines.
• Promote strong relationships between therapy staff, clients, and families by supporting parent education, home programs, and family communication.
• Carry a reduced caseload to maintain quality of care and best practice standards, and provide coverage for therapy sessions as needed.
• Deliver direct services in alignment with each child’s IEP and/or treatment plan, including treatment planning, progress reporting, and record keeping.
• Create supplementary materials and resources to support treatment goals and implementation.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent progress meetings, and interdisciplinary planning sessions.
• Administer evaluations and produce written reports.
• Represent the Occupational Therapy program in workshops, trainings, and collaborative team initiatives.
• Work with the scheduling team to manage caseloads effectively and communicate any concerns to the Center Director.

Ready to Lead with Purpose? Apply today and help us shape the future of integrated care!

WEAP is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs. LEARN serves communities from coast to coast. And we’re growing every day.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.