Job Description

Job Type: On-Going Part-time, Occupational Therapist (OT)
Rate: $85-$105/hr
Hours: Minimum 5 Hours of Availability Required Per Week.

After school and weekend availability. Please note that the majority of our clients are seeking services after school and on weekends

Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill a part time Occupational Therapist (OT) positions in North York and surrounding areas. This position is an Independent Contractor Position.

OTs will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) and their families, in the children’s home delivering the evidence-based intervention.

Responsibilities:

Providing assessment in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized assessment tools.
Designing a treatment plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise.
Actively engaging clients, families, and caregivers to address client-centered goals.
Actively engaging in client/family coaching.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, client's response, and progress toward goal attainment.
Providing evidence-based assessment and intervention using SMART goals.

Qualifications:

Experience with children and teens diagnosed with Autism.
Proof of current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Proof of professional liability.
Valid driver's license.
ADP authorizer status is an asset.

Benefits:

On-site parking.
Flexible Hours and Scheduling.
Weekly Pay.
Minimal travel time between clients.
Ongoing support, learning, and room to grow both professionally and financially.

Additional Requirements:

Must provide an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Screen and Professional Liability Insurance is required.
A driver's license and access to a vehicle for work are necessary.
First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification are recommended

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Side by Side Therapy please visit our website at www.sidebysidetherapy.ca

About Side by Side ABA Therapy:

About usSide by Side Therapy offers the following services:Comprehensive ABA ProgramsFocused ABA ProgramsParent/Caregiver CoachingBehaviour ConsultationBCBA Mentorship and SupervisionOccupational TherapySpeech-Language PathologySocial Skills TrainingFor children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs. Comprehensive or focused ABA programs, behaviour consultations and parent coaching are available.We understand that Parents of children with autism or other special needs often have a very difficult time understanding their child’s challenging behaviour. We create specialized, function-based interventions that teach the skills necessary to reduce and replace these behaviours. As a result, the family achieves an improved quality of life.

Side by Side ABA Therapy

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Ongoing Contract