Pediatric Occupational Therapy

_**Job Title**:_**Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Independent Private Contractor**
- **Job Type**:_ Full-time and/or Part-Time OT home visiting - Service provided in client's home, school or in the community.

**Location**: Mobile/remote - Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, Georgetown, ON
- **Responsibilities**:_
- Provide home-based, occupational therapy services to children with various physical, sensory, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.
- Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to determine children's strengths and areas of need.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and goals based on assessment results and family input.
- Provide occupational therapy services to children, utilizing evidence-based interventions and approaches.
- Collaborate with other professionals involved in the child's care, including parents, teachers, and healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Adhere to the standards of practice set forth by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Work as an independent contractor and manage their own caseload, materials and schedule.
- Provide therapy services in a variety of settings, primarily providing home-based intervention, but may also include childcare centres, and/or private school environments.
- Monitor and document the child's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate parents and caregivers on how to support their child's progress and development.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to remain current in the field of OT.
- **Qualifications**:_
- A Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with paediatric populations
- Current Professional Liability Insurance coverage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A valid Ontario Driver's Licence
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Familiarity with Trauma-Informed Care and Neuro-Diversity Affirming practice
- **Why us?**_
- Hopscotch Kids strives to be the best OT service provider in the region
- We offer a competitive rate of pay due to the fact that we are home-based and have little overhead, paid per visit.
- You will have the autonomy and flexibility of working as an independent private contractor, and the freedom to create your own schedule, manage your own caseload, and to place an emphasis on _quality_ of care, instead of on _quantity _of visits.
- We are family and client-centred and honour individual differences in our staff and in the clients we serve.
- You will have the ability to easily schedule, chart and process payments online, using JANE, which is a fully HIPAA, PIPEDA compliant, online medical records platform, improving efficiency and minimizing documentation time.
- You will have unlimited access to a small, but experienced team of fun occupational therapists, to share OT resources and treatment planning ideas.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, please submit your resume and cover letter for our consideration. Thank you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you registered and licenced to practice Occupational Therapy in Ontario and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)?

**Experience**:

- pediatric occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person