Occupational Therapist, Development and Rehabilitation - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until May 2027)

CHEO • Ottawa, ON

2d • CA$44 - CA$55 • Hybrid

About The Position

CHEO is a leading pediatric health organization dedicated to helping children and youth achieve their best lives. It has transformed into an integrated child and youth health system, excelling in clinical care, research, and education. CHEO's Research Institute focuses on various children's health concerns. The organization has received numerous accolades for its excellence as a healthcare employer and its workplace environment. The Occupational Therapist will work within the Children’s Treatment Centre, providing client-focused interventions for preschool-aged children, their families, and child care providers at CHEO and in the community. This role involves assessment, intervention, and consultation for children with physical and/or developmental disabilities, including prescription and fitting of orthotics, adaptive equipment, and mobility devices. The therapist will collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and inter-professional teams, ensuring effective communication for patient care programs. Responsibilities also include participating in ongoing education, supervising students, facilitating support groups, representing Occupational Therapy on committees, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. The role may also involve assessment and treatment for school-aged children in the Integrated Home and Community Care department, with services potentially provided virtually, in homes, or in community schools.

Requirements

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years experience with children who have physical and/or developmental disabilities. (Essential)
• Skills in the identification of the need for orthotics, adaptive equipment and mobility devices (Essential)
• Skills in the assessment and ability to provide therapy for feeding difficulties (Essential)
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing (Essential)
• Demonstrate excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Comfort level and skill in preparing and delivering presentations (Essential)
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English and French) (Essential)
• Flexibility in working hours (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)

Nice To Haves

• Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) training preferred. (Preferred)
• Experience and/or interest in clinical research (Preferred)
• Authoriser for the Assistive Devices Program of Ontario for the prescription of mobility devices (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including assessment, intervention, and consultation for children that may present with physical and/or developmental disabilities
• Prescription and fitting of orthotics, adaptive equipment and mobility devices
• Work with the physician, patients, families, and inter-professional teams
• Communicate all pertinent information with the healthcare team, preschool and/or school, and community agencies in the most effective and efficient manner to plan, implement, and review the patient’s total care program.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to remain up-to-date on best practice
• Participate in the supervision and teaching of students and support personnel
• Facilitate education and support groups for children/youth and families
• Represent Occupational Therapy or Development and Rehabilitation on committees
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Assessment of fine motor skills, perceptual-motor and sensory integrative functioning, activities of daily living and emotional-behavioral development.
• Provide client programs, training and consultation to families and the community as appropriate.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for referrals to other programs and/or services as required.
• Acts as a resource for community based Occupational Therapists.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related to privacy.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures related to safety, including reporting and follow-up for incidents/accidents and near misses, identification and management of risks and emergency procedures.
• Follows routine precautions for infection prevention and control including proper hand hygiene.
• Participates in education and improvement activities related to safety.
• Follows standards of practice for the profession regarding safe application of assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques and techniques for direct handling of clients.
• Receives training in safe and effective use of equipment, ensures that any equipment used with client is clean and in proper working order; reports equipment in need of repair and maintenance.
• Educates clients and their families and helps them understand their role in promoting safety.
• Receives training and maintains current knowledge of CPR and First Aid in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• The Occupational Therapist may also provide some assessment and/or treatment for school-aged children in the Integrated Home and Community Care department. These services may be provided virtually, in client homes or in community schools.

Benefits

• competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
• place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
• family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
• chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
• support for continued education and learning
• potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
• truly unique work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed