Pediatric Occupational Therapist

About the role

FIREFLY, a multi-service non-profit Children's Treatment Centre in Northwestern Ontario, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist for its Sioux Lookout office (Dryden or Red Lake also considered). Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the therapist works with infants, children and youth who have occupational performance issues such as sensory processing and fine motor difficulties, in a multi-disciplinary team with psychologists, pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, dieticians, behaviour therapists and mental health counsellors.

Key responsibilities

• Screen, assess, interpret and rehabilitate children and youth with occupational performance issues
• Assess children referred through intake on the basis of functional and developmental concerns, such as motor and sensory-motor delays
• Develop programming based on initial and ongoing assessments, reviewing and modifying it as needed
• Maintain documentation according to college guidelines and FIREFLY policies and procedures
• Advocate for clients regarding services, equipment and funding
• Work with community-based service providers and agencies, and act as a resource for FIREFLY staff and community agencies
• Manage caseloads, provide caregiver (home and school) training, consult, attend unit and service meetings and serve as a resource for other staff
• Travel to outlying First Nations communities is extensive

Required profile

• Masters or Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario
• Sound knowledge of normal and abnormal child development
• Proficiency in occupational therapy techniques and a wide range of assessment tools
• Experience in a pediatric setting is an asset; understanding of Anishinaabe culture, First Nation communities and language is a definite asset
• Fluency in French is an asset
• Valid driver's licence in good standing
• Current clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Required skills

• Computer literacy with experience in electronic client file entry
• Ability to work creatively with clients individually and in groups, and to involve parents and caregivers
• Priority-setting, teamwork, conflict resolution and problem-solving

What we offer

• Pension plan (HOOPP)
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks per year, plus holiday closure time off and paid sick leave up to 30 days
• Wellness and Community Service/Cultural days (3 each per fiscal year)
• Health, dental, vision, life and critical illness insurance, plus short and long-term disability coverage
• Professional development opportunities