Full Time Contract Occupational Therapist

Reporting to the Manager of Children’s Services, the Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively with other professionals to provide quality programs and services to children, youth and their families. This position will be based out of Thorold and travel may be required. The duration of this contract is ten (10) months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting assessment and treatment as required for children and youth who have a diagnosis of a Developmental Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Occupational Therapist will develop and implement direct and indirect intervention plans. In conjunction with other clinicians, the successful candidate will be required to complete assessments, provide treatment and provide subsequent service referrals/recommendations, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• 2 – 3 years’ experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with individuals who have a Developmental Disability and/or ASD
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario
• Mandatory membership and licensure with professional association (i.e. Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist )
• NVCI and First Aid are an asset
• French/English bilingualism is an asset.

Bethesda will provide, upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recruitment process in accordance with the accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Integrated Accessibility Standards.

We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.