Hydrotherapy Occupational Therapist

Kayla's Children Centre; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Kayla is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to provide hydrotherapy services in our Aquatics Facility. The role combines pediatric OT with aquatic intervention to support regulation, motor development, strength, mobility, and participation in meaningful activities.

We serve children with diverse needs and offer mentorship to grow in aquatic therapy. The position is part-time with in-water, in-person work and potential for program development within our centre.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with diverse pediatric populations (ASD, ADHD, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient with scheduling and documentation tools.
• Aquatic therapy/hydrotherapy experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment using hydrotherapy approaches for children and youth.
• Develop individualized therapy goals and treatment plans.
• Address sensory processing, motor skills, self-help, visual motor, and functional skills.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team including educators, therapists, and support staff.
• Communicate professionally with families, caregivers, and school staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation per College guidelines.
• Manage a varied caseload while meeting timelines.
• Participate in program development and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Provide mentorship and learning opportunities for OT students during clinical placements.
• Support OT students in developing clinical reasoning, planning, and aquatic therapy skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Scheduling software

Documentation systems

Job description

HYDROTHERAPY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

We are currently seeking a passionate, creative, and collaborative Occupational Therapist to provide hydrotherapy services within our Aquatics Facility. Our aquatic program supports both school and community clients through therapeutic and recreational programming.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine pediatric occupational therapy with aquatic intervention in a warm, collaborative, and highly specialized environment. Therapists have the opportunity to develop innovative treatment approaches using the therapeutic properties of water to support regulation, motor development, strength, mobility, confidence, communication, and participation in meaningful activities.

Our aquatic facility serves children with a wide range of physical, developmental, sensory, and neurological needs and provides opportunities for both individual and small-group intervention. This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who is interested in expanding their clinical skills in hydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitation. Previous aquatic experience is considered an asset, but mentorship and support are available for therapists looking to grow in this area of practice.

As a growing organization and department, this role also offers the opportunity to contribute to program development and help shape the future of aquatic therapy services within our centre.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment using hydrotherapy approaches for children and youth
• Develop individualized therapy goals and treatment plans
• Address sensory processing, motor skills, self-help, visual motor, and functional skills
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team including educators, therapists, and support staff
• Communicate professionally and effectively with families, caregivers, and school staff
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation in accordance with College guidelines
• Manage a varied caseload while meeting required timelines
• Participate in program development and contribute to a positive team environment
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and learning opportunities for Occupational Therapy students during clinical placements
• Support OT students in developing clinical reasoning, therapeutic planning, professional communication, and aquatic therapy skills

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required)
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience preferred
• Experience working with children with diverse abilities including: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Developmental disabilities, Physical disabilities
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills for scheduling and documentation
• Aquatic therapy, hydrotherapy, swimming experience (NLS, LSS instructor etc.) is considered an asset but is not required

Position Details

Job Type: Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $50–65/hour

Schedule: 2 Weekday afternoons/evenings and Sunday mornings, with the possibility of increased days and hours based on client need and program growth

Work Location: In person, in water

For more information about our centre, please visit: https://kaylaschildrencentre.org