Occupational Therapist (OT) - (Ongoing Contract)

Job Type: On-Going Part-time, Occupational Therapist (OT)

Rate: $85-$105/hr

After school and weekend availability required. Please note that the majority of our clients are seeking services after school and on weekends.

Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) positions in Thornhill and surrounding areas. This position is an Independent Contractor Position.

OTs will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) and their families, in the children’s home delivering the evidence-based intervention.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized assessment tools.
• Designing a treatment plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise.
• Actively engaging clients, families, and caregivers to address client-centered goals.
• Actively engaging in client/family coaching.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, client's response, and progress toward goal attainment.
• Providing evidence-based assessment and intervention using SMART goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience with children and teens diagnosed with Autism.
• Proof of current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Proof of professional liability.
• Valid driver's license.
• ADP authorizer status is an asset.
  
  

Benefits

• On-site parking.
• Flexible Hours and Scheduling.
• Weekly Pay.
• Minimal travel time between clients.
• Ongoing support, learning, and room to grow both professionally and financially.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must provide an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screen and Professional Liability Insurance is required.
• First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification are recommended
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Side by Side Therapy please visit our website at www.sidebysidetherapy.ca

About Side By Side ABA Therapy

About us Side by Side Therapy offers the following services: Comprehensive ABA Programs Focused ABA Programs Parent/Caregiver Coaching Behaviour Consultation BCBA Mentorship and Supervision Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathology Social Skills Training For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. Comprehensive or focused ABA programs, behaviour consultations and parent coaching are available. We understand that Parents of children with autism or other special needs often have a very difficult time understanding their child’s challenging behaviour. We create specialized, function-based interventions that teach the skills necessary to reduce and replace these behaviours. As a result, the family achieves an improved quality of life.