Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy WC Paeds
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager the Women and Childrens Occupational Therapist is part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team
providing intervention follow up care and education to patients attending the Womens and Childrens complex subspeciality Paediatric Outpatient clinics. This role is also integrated into the inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric units where patient assessments
interventions and discharge planning occur in collaboration with is required. This role will support the Women and Childrens program operations related to the scope of practice for occupational therapists including 1:1 patient visits and group sessions at all Osler locations as well as collaborate with departments outside the Women and Childrens program engaged in overlapping patient care as needed and directed by the leadership team.
Qualifications :
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works collaboratively with the patient and family allied health team nursing and pediatricians to manage medical care using a paediatric-focused
approach through history taking creating and implementing a plan of care monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes on an ongoing basis
and provide recommendations for discharge planning
Administers standardized and on-standardized assessments of infant and toddler feeding and development
Provides individual and group-based (virtual or in-person) education sessions on development and feeding
Readily available for patient consultation requests from members of the Womens and Childrens team
Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
Provides OT services to the NICU/inpatient paediatric units
Supports Mental Health Program with educational group sessions related to Women and Childrens perinatal mental health
QUALIFICATIONS:
. or or equivaent in Occupational Therapy
Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Membership in CAOT or OSOT
Recent experience in Neonatal and Paediatrics within last 2 years required
Experience in infant and toddler feeding assessment and treatment required
Knowledge of infant and toddler development and experience with neurodevelopment assessment and treatment preferred
Experience with preterm medically fragile and complex patients between 0-3 years of age
Experience with relevant assessment tools including Alberta Infant Motor Scale Erhardt Fine motor Developmental Prehension Assessment and
Early Screening Inventory preferred
Experience in infant feeding assessment and treatment as well as neurodevelopment assessment and treatment
Experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with children from 0-3 years of age experiencing both feeding concerns and developmental delays
Demonstrated ability to manage high caseload volumes
Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
Fluent in English (reading writing speaking and comprehension)
Excellent attendance punctuality and work record
May be required to travel between and work at all hospital sites
Additional Information :
Hours: Currently days/nights 8 hours shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $41.73 per hour
Maximum: $54.79 per hour
Applications are open for external applicants
Internal application deadline: September 25 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and ... View more
