Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Type: On-Going Part-time,  Occupational Therapist (OT)<br><br>Rate: $85-$105/hr<br><br>After school and weekend availability. Please note that the majority of our clients are seeking services after school and on weekends.
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Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) positions in Scarborough and surrounding areas. This position is an Independent Contractor Position.<br><br>
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.<br><br>
Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing assessment in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized assessment tools.</li><li>Designing a treatment plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise.</li><li>Actively engaging clients, families, and caregivers to address client-centered goals.</li><li>Actively engaging in client/family coaching.</li><li>Evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, client's response, and progress toward goal attainment.</li><li>Providing evidence-based assessment and intervention using SMART goals.</li></ul>
<br>Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience with children and teens diagnosed with Autism.</li><li>Proof of current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.</li><li>Proof of professional liability.</li><li>Valid driver's license.</li><li>ADP authorizer status is an asset.</li></ul>
<br>Benefits:<ul><li>On-site parking.</li><li>Flexible Hours and Scheduling.</li><li>Weekly Pay.</li><li>Minimal travel time between clients.</li><li>Ongoing support, learning, and room to grow both professionally and financially.</li></ul>
<br>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>Must provide an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screen and Professional Liability Insurance is required.</li><li>First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification are recommended</li></ul>
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.<br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer.
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To learn more about Side by Side Therapy please visit our website at <br><br>About Side by Side ABA Therapy:<br><p>About us<br>Side by Side Therapy offers the following services:<br><br>Comprehensive ABA Programs<br>Focused ABA Programs<br>Parent/Caregiver Coaching<br>Behaviour Consultation<br>BCBA Mentorship and Supervision<br>Occupational Therapy<br>Speech-Language Pathology<br>Social Skills Training<br><br>For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. Comprehensive or focused ABA programs, behaviour consultations and parent coaching are available.<br><br>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.</p>