Job Description – Pediatric Occupational Therapist
(part-time)
Looking to apply your adult private practice skills in a new practice
area? Or wanting to apply your public sector pediatric skills in a setting with
manageable caseloads? Are you wanting to create innovative treatment plans in a
supportive team environment? Our clinic offers:
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Enough time for clinicians
to deliver 1:1 excellent patient care in 45 – 60 minute sessions
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Support for work-life
balance for clinicians by providing flexible days of work
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Regular hands-on mentorship
sessions with an OT with over 10 years of experience in pediatrics and
neurological rehabilitation
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Team oriented environment
with the opportunity to run groups for children and adults
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Annual performance
evaluations with opportunities to advance
Description
Enable Occupational Therapy is a growing private practice that provides innovative and creative Occupational Therapy services primarily to children between 0-18 years of age. Our unique programs include basketball, kayaking, soccer, printing, swimming, anxiety reduction, cupcake decorating, and playground sessions. Our therapists provide assessment, consultation, and treatment (1:1 and group settings) for children with a range of diagnoses, including brain injuries, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Delay in collaboration with families and community partners.
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, Occupational Therapist to join our fun and energetic multidisciplinary team (currently comprised of 4 Occupational Therapists, 3 Rehabilitation Assistants, 1 Kinesiologist, and a friendly therapy dog) that provides family centered care. This rapidly growing clinic will be expanding in Summer 2020 to provide rehabilitation to clients with Parkinson’s disease (exercise classes and anxiety reduction classes), in addition to adults with brain injuries, and teens with mental health diagnoses.
Qualifications
and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Canadian Occupational Therapy Program
(Master’s Degree or equivalent academic training) and/or successful
completion of the Canadian Occupational Therapy exam process (National
Occupational Therapy Certification Examination)
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) under the
College of Occupational Therapists of B.C.
- Private sector Occupational Therapy experience preferred (1 – 2
years minimum), or public sector pediatric Occupational Therapy
experience (1 – 2 years minimum). (If
applicants have no pediatric Occupational Therapy experience, mentorship
is available)
· Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Key
Responsibilities
- Work with clients and their families to set and achieve OT goals
which have targeted and measurable outcomes
- Provide direct service, consultation and education to clients, families,
and community providers with a focus on maximizing a child's function at
home, in school, and on the playground
- Utilize evidence-based treatment and assessments
Hours
- Part-time position (3 - 4 days per week)
- Flexible work schedule with additional options of completing the
administrative part of the work (e.g. report writing etc.) from a home
office
- Hours include after-school times such as late afternoons and early
evenings, and may include Saturdays, as per the clinician’s preference
- Locations: Richmond and/or Surrey/Langley/Port Moody
Compensation: Dependent upon experience.
Location: The main clinic is
located in scenic, historical Steveston, Richmond! It is one block from the
waterfront, surrounded by numerous coffee shops, restaurants, and local stores
within walking distance. Our new clinic locations are in Vancouver (Kerrisdale)
and the Tri-Cities area (Port Moody). Home
visits, school sessions and wheelchair assessments are throughout
Metro-Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Requirements
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Professional Liability
Insurance
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WorkSafe BC Insurance
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BC Drivers License and
access to a vehicle (if interested in Surrey/Langley/Port Moody)
The ideal candidate…
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Passionate
about providing excellent patient care
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A
self-starter who enjoys autonomy in their practice
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Willingness
to discover best practice guidelines for treatment
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Comfortable
working as the sole Occupational Therapist on site, at times
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Thrives
working as part of a high performing, driven, and motivated team, with
significant collaboration with an experienced team of Rehabilitation
Assistants.
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Possesses
a high level of attention to detail
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Possesses
excellent interpersonal skills to maintain regular email, phone, and in-person
interactions with external funders, schools, and clients
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Comfortable
with online charting systems
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Highly
organized to complete charting in a timely manner (within 24 hours) and respond
to all emails in a timely manner (within 24 hours)
To
apply, please submit a CV to the Clinical Director, Gina Fernandez (OT) at gina@enableot.ca. Start date is
August/September 2020.
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