Occupational Therapist Paediatric Outpatient Clinic

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$40 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Maternal & Child Program and Paediatric Outpatient Clinic, you will bring the specific expertise necessary to provide evaluation and treatment of neonates, infants and children who exhibit sensory and motor difficulties affecting development of age appropriate feeding skills. The opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist within the Maternal & Child Program.

Requirements

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) as well as membership in either CAOT or OSOT
• Minimum 2 years working in an outpatient feeding clinic (or equivalent) environment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the areas of infant and paediatric/neonatal feeding, feeding issues related to autism, and sensory processing
• Knowledge and experience applying various paediatric OT frames of reference (Sensory Integration, Behavioural Analysis, Developmental theories, and feeding therapy approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills with proven ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating children 0-10 years of age who present with various oral-motor, sensory and behavioural challenges which are impacting development of feeding skills and food intake. Feeding issues include, but are not limited to, food selectivity/aversion, failure to progress to age appropriate textures, difficulty bottle-feeding and mechanical feeding difficulties (i.e. poor chewing skills).
• Providing ongoing consultation as well as direct treatment services using various frames of references and models of practice (Sensory-Processing theory, Behavioural theory, Food Chaining, S.O.S approach) in order to improve feeding skills and developmental outcomes.
• Maintaining clinical records which include online documentation of assessment reports and progress notes.
• Participating in Professional Practice Council meeting and activities
• Adhering to professional codes of ethics and standards of practice as determine by CAOT and COTO.
• Promotion of family-centred care philosophy.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level