Pediatric Occupational Therapy

**Pediatric Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)**

**School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)**

**Simcoe County**

We are currently seeking an outgoing and passionate **Pediatric** **Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant** who will provide support to OTs/PTs working with school-based children within Simcoe County.

**This position may appeal to you if**:

- You enjoy flexible working hours. Now more than ever, having flexibility to meet other life commitments is important. At CTG you are able to manage your schedule to achieve that balance.
- You are seeking to work with an experienced team of OTs and PTs. Learn from the best while working with a dedicated and knowledgeable team
- You are looking for a chance to work with children with diverse needs in a stimulating environment. Every day will be different, and the opportunities for learning are vast.
- You are looking for a positive culture that provides discipline specific professional support and education. At CTG we encourage and celebrate lifelong learning

**The successful Occupational Therapy Assistant will have**:

- Graduated from a recognized Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Assistant program
- A valid Driver’s License(G2/G) and reliable insured vehicle
- Understanding of the principles of rehabilitation and the rehabilitation process
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with supervising clinicians, clients, their families, school staff and interdisciplinary team members.
- A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables, reporting and high
- quality performance.

**The role will require**:

- Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist
- The provision of individual treatment programs to promote fine motor, sensory integration, independent daily living, and play skills within a school setting(s).
- Notifying the regulated healthcare provider of changes in client health status, withdrawal of consent, non-compliance, or any difficulties in implementing assigned tasks.
- Maintaining records and statistics to a standard appropriate for medical-legal purposes.

**As a member of A Team Made for Caring at Closing the Gap, you can expect**:

- Competitive wages
- Vacation Pay and Time Off
- Group benefits including an Employee Assistance Plan
- Company contributions to your RRSP
- Ongoing tools, webinars and resources to support mental health
- A culture of recognition and appreciation

**Who we are**:
**Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly funded organization.

We are A Team Made for Caring dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.

**The Not so Fine Print**:
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, the Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families, and our team members.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, all new hires must have received the complete series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the official start date of hire. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.