Job Description
Job Ad: Experienced Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
Join a team that has fun every day, makes a difference, adds to your career skills and helps deliver an amazing experience for patients.
Job description:
Play On Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic in Barrhaven, Ottawa. The thriving local community has thousands of children who need our help. As such, we are growing, and are looking for amazing therapists who have a passion for working with and helping the pediatric population (from 0-18). We are currently looking to add to our team of talented and highly motivated junior and experienced therapists who will help us achieve our mission of supporting and empowering kids toward their pursuit of healthy movement and optimal function. Our values are rooted in Family, Growth and Adventure.
Our space provides each therapist with plenty of opportunity to treat our special population well, and for you to become a thriving therapist. The 3000 sq. ft. clinic is filled with natural light, has 7 private assessment/treatment rooms, a spacious reception area, and a welcoming staff room. The most exciting part of our clinic is our 1000 sq. ft. ‘Super Special Fun Gym’ which has lots of equipment and tools for treating kids including: a climbing wall, swings, ropes, balls, mats, climbers, steps, toys, and more.
We are looking for an experienced occupational therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario to join our team in a full time capacity. This will be a position for offering in clinic appointments, and also in-home assessments and treatments.
Read more about our team here: www.playonpediatric.com
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration package and incentive options ($)
- Full time hours
- In clinic and home visits
- Paid time off for self-care, family, friends, travel (Vacation pay) ($)
- In-house mentoring, support and training with a physiotherapist who has 10+ years private clinical experience, and additional career courses to help you build your skillset ($)
- Additional mentoring from an OT with 18+ years of experience
- Paid professional orientation and on-boarding support ($)
- An annual Professional Development Allowance for your continuing education ($)
- Clinic activities and team-building events ($)
- PPE and Covid protocols ($)
- Administrative support to welcome patients, general administration, booking appointments, forms, insurance claims, payment and clinic maintenance
- career path options
- Professionally designed website and SEO strategy for best results
- Dedicated space to do your electronic charting
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Supportive and positive clinic culture
- On-site free parking
- Extended health & dental benefits package available
Your Attributes:
- Registered to practice occupational therapy in Ontario and registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Knack for and interest in working with toddlers and younger children
- Maintain appropriate liability insurance
- Passionate about health, wellness and empowering others to succeed
- Able to perform clinical assessments and create and implement treatment plans including ongoing evaluation and documentation
- A team player, willing to work collaboratively, both internally with our clinic team and externally with other healthcare providers, insurers and referral sources
- Understand the roles and scopes of other clinicians within and outside the clinic to appropriately refer clients as needed to ensure the best care possible
- Possess strong leadership skills, communication skills, business acumen and professionalism
- Possess excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
- Hard-working, focused, self-motivated and accountable
- Minimum one evening and weekend shift
- Dedicated to professional development, focused on your career path and willing to make it a top priority
- Participate in regularly scheduled practitioner development meetings and staff meetings
- Prepare and run small group classes and presentations
- Preferably have experience in pediatrics (previous employment, placement experience or other) or have taken additional continuing education in pediatrics
- Preferably at least 5 years of experience in occupational therapy with specialty working with pediatric population (toddlers especially)
- Preferably experience and training to support kids with feeding challenges
- Provide content for informational purposes (ie: newsletters, social media, handouts, etc)
- Assist in community outreach programming
- Since commuting to and from client’s homes required - need a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Vulnerable Sector Check will be required upon hiring
- Vehicle for home visits
If you have similar core values and are looking for a position now or are interested in chatting with us about our job opportunities that promote growth, high job satisfaction, and a great work environment, then please forward your resume to:
Julia@playonpediatric.com
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-37.5 per week
Salary: $37.50-$48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K2J 3Z6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have atleast 3 years of working directly with young children and toddlers?
- Do you have any specific experience or training with assisting children with feeding?
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- occupational therapy: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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