Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Whitby, ON

Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) – a division of Lifemark

Employment Type: Part - Time hours

Location: Whitby - Durham Region, ON

Grassroots Opportunity!

Lifemark’s Home and Community Care division, Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) is looking for a Registered Occupational Therapistto provide services to pediatric clients focusing on fine motor development. This is a grassroots opportunity as it allows for the successful applicant to participate in program development, creating tailored interventions that meet the needs of the pediatric community.

What does CAR provide?

• A flexible work schedule – supporting work life balance
• Independent management of hybrid caseload volume (virtual visits/assessments available!)
• Competitive remuneration
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• An extensive mentorship program within a diverse and supportive work environment
• An extremely rewarding work environment in which significant and impactful client-centered service make a direct difference in client’s lives
• A chance to make an appreciated and valuable contribution to promoting academic success, independence, self-esteem, and well-being for our clients

As Durham Region’s largest community based rehabilitative therapy provider we have been providing community rehabilitation services for adults and children since 1997. Our Vision is to be recognized as a trusted and quality provider of healthcare services, helping adults and children to maximize their functional abilities within their environment and enable them to participate more fully in life’s activities and rewards. At Community Advantage Rehabilitation, we work together with our clients to advance their quality of life using best practices, innovation and quality standards.

OT Responsibilities:

• Provide private Occupational Therapy services to pediatric client’s in-person and/or virtually
• Provide direct treatment and consultation, both individually and in small groups
• Provide occupational therapy assessment to identify strengths, challenges, and therapeutic objectives
• Plan, organize and implement occupational therapy sessions tailored to each child’s behavioral, sensory, developmental, and social needs
• Assign care plan, and provide supervision and monitoring of occupational therapy assistants when appropriate
• Effectively communicate information by providing education to client/caregivers
• Complete and maintain current and accurate documentation related to assessment findings, care plans, progress and discharge summaries according to CAR, the referral source and COTO standards using EMR technology
• Participate in program development and evaluation

Requirements:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (required)
• Experience working within a community setting is an asset but new graduates are welcome
• Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional team
• Ability to prioritize, manage self-scheduling and meet reporting deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and report writing skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation is required for this position

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Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

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