At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide occupational therapy to children, focusing on their unique needs and goals.
- Company: Join a growing community-based clinic dedicated to speech-language and communication services.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling, opportunity to build your own caseload, and work in various settings.
- Other info: Ideal for those located near North York, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a flexible work environment.
- Qualifications: Registered OT with experience in pediatric therapy and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 55 $ per hour.
Speech Road Clinic is a growing community-based clinic providing speech-language and communication services to children and adults.
As we expand our services, we are currently seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team as an independent contractor.
This position will have a particular focus on pediatric clients, including children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental differences, sensory processing and regulation needs, motor difficulties, and challenges affecting participation in daily activities.
Services may be provided in the clinic, clients’ homes, daycare/school settings, and other appropriate community settings, depending on client needs and clinician availability.
We are particularly interested in an OT located in or near North York, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Vaughan areas.
- Independent Contractor
- Primary focus on pediatric occupational therapy
- Flexible schedule
- Clinic, home and community-based visits
- Opportunity to build a caseload based on clinician availability and client demand
- Evening and weekend availability is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy assessments within the clinician’s scope of practice
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and recommendations
- Provide occupational therapy intervention based on clients’ functional needs and goals
- Support areas such as fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, self-care and activities of daily living, play, school participation, and functional independence
- Provide education, strategies, and home programs to parents and caregivers as appropriate
- Communicate with other members of the Speech Road Clinic team as appropriate to support coordinated care
- Provide appropriate direction and supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs), where applicable and within the OT’s professional responsibilities and scope of practice
- Maintain professional clinical documentation
Qualifications
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized program
- Experience working with pediatric populations
- Experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental differences, sensory regulation needs, and/or motor and functional challenges is considered an asset
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, caregivers, and other professionals
- Ability and willingness to provide home and community-based services
- Experience with school-based services, feeding, assistive equipment, developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, or adult occupational therapy is considered an asset.
- Schedule & Flexibility
- Flexible, client-based scheduling
- Caseload is determined by clinician availability and client demand
- No minimum hours required
- Clinicians may choose to accept cases that align with their schedule
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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Richmond Hill in Vaughan employer: OSOT
At Speech Road Clinic, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible employer that values the unique contributions of each team member. Our community-focused environment fosters professional growth through diverse opportunities to work with pediatric clients in various settings, allowing you to build a rewarding caseload that aligns with your schedule. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, and North York, where your expertise will be celebrated and your work-life balance respected.
