- Where
- Burlington, ON, Canada
- Level
- Mid
As an Occupational Therapist (OT) on our team you are responsible for developing programs that enable individuals to participate, to their fullest level, in activities that occupy their daily lives. Your client-base will consist of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as individuals of all other ages and needs.
Job type: Part-time, salaried.
Work setting: Community and center-based. Travel to Burlington and Oakville is required
Work schedule: 18.75 hours/week ranging from Mon-Fri 9am-7pm and Saturday 9am-3pm ET
Take an inside look at what you will do each day:
Assess client needs and family priorities as part of an interdisciplinary team
Complete assessments using tools such as standardized tests, criterion or curriculum referenced materials, or checklists
Develop and implement a treatment plan for each client, based on assessment results
Develop reports as required
Consult to Behaviour Analysts who supervise Applied Behaviour Analysis Programs for Children with ASD and other needs
Work collaboratively with the family and other community professionals
Maintain knowledge in current evidence-based practices
Collect data and make evidenced-based decisions in treatment
Supervise students pursuing education in Occupational Therapy
Represent OT department in Monarch House by contributing to clinical policies and procedures and other centre-wide visions
Here is what you will need to be successful:
At least 1 year experience working with children with ASD
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapist (OT)
Experience and familiarity with assessment tools (standardized tests, etc.)
Member of college (CAOT) or CAOT eligible.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility in scheduling clients
Comfortable with community work and working independently with support from a regional OT team
Must possess a driver's license and access to a vehicle for daily use
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada