Occupational Therapist (Kingston)

ACT Learning Centre; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

ACT Learning Centre seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to join a clinic-based team supporting autistic children and youth with developmental and learning needs in Kingston, Ontario.

You will provide assessment, intervention and consultation, collaborating with families and an interdisciplinary team to set goals and implement practical strategies for home, school, and community. This is a full-time position with benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Membership (or eligibility for) the College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience working directly with autistic or neurodiverse children is an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• The ability to provide service in both English and French is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess skills including emotional and behavioural regulation, social skills, sensory processing and oral, fine and gross motor development.
• Develop treatment plans and intervention strategies to support the development of targeted skills.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive individualized programming.
• Offer clinical guidance to aid the client’s transition to school.
• Provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants in implementing the prescribed treatment plan.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring students and staff in best practices.
• Adhere to the standards of practice regarding assessment protocols and therapeutic techniques.
• Maintain documentation (clinical and administrative) following organizational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality following organizational policies.
• Participate in ongoing professional education and development.
• Participate in all team meetings when required.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Bilingual English/French preferred

Education

M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Membership eligibility for College of Occupational Therapists

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist who values autonomy and flexibility and enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative environment. At ACT, you’ll focus on what you do best— helping clients achieve their therapeutic goals—while working in a dynamic and rewarding setting. You’ll join a clinic-based team supporting autistic children and youth and other developmental and learning needs. As an OT, you’ll provide assessment, intervention, and consultation, while working closely with clients and their families to set goals and develop practical strategies that can be used at home, school, and in the community. You’ll also work alongside an interdisciplinary team and other service providers to support consistent, family-centered care. There may also be opportunities to participate in our government-funded Entry to School (ETS) Program. ETS is a 12-month program that supports autistic children as they prepare for and begin school for the first time. During the first six months, children participate in a group program focused on developing school-readiness skills across areas such as communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, self-management, pre-academic learning, and attention. As a member of the ETS supervisory team, you will provide weekly coaching and consultation to a multidisciplinary team of classroom facilitators implementing the program. During the second six months, the supervisory team provides transition support to school teams as children move into the school environment.

Why Work at ACT Learning Centre?

Assess skills including emotional and behavioural regulation, social skills, sensory processing and oral, fine and gross motor development.

Develop treatment plans and intervention strategies to support the development of targeted skills.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive individualized programming.

Offer clinical guidance to aid the client’s transition to school.

Provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants in implementing the prescribed treatment plan.

Participate in teaching and mentoring students and staff in best practices.

Adhere to the standards of practice regarding assessment protocols and therapeutic techniques.

Maintain documentation (clinical and administrative) following organizational policies.

Maintain confidentiality following organizational policies.

Participate in ongoing professional education and development.

Participate in all team meetings when required.

Responsabilities

Assess skills including emotional and behavioural regulation, social skills, sensory processing and oral, fine and gross motor development.

Develop treatment plans and intervention strategies to support the development of targeted skills.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive individualized programming.

Offer clinical guidance to aid the client’s transition to school.

Provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants in implementing the prescribed treatment plan.

Participate in teaching and mentoring students and staff in best practices.

Adhere to the standards of practice regarding assessment protocols and therapeutic techniques.

Maintain documentation (clinical and administrative) following organizational policies.

Maintain confidentiality following organizational policies.

Participate in ongoing professional education and development.

Participate in all team meetings when required.

Requirments

M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Membership (or eligibility for) the College of Occupational Therapists.

Experience working directly with autistic or neurodiverse children is an asset.

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The ability to provide service in both English and French is preferred.

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Position Type:

Full-time, permanent

Monday – Friday

Location:

31 Hyperion Ct #202, Kingston, ON, K7K 7G3

Salary & Benefits:

$79,560.00 - $94,477.50 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.

Paid vacation and sick leave to support your well-being.

Paid professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Receive reimbursement for travel expenses as required.

ACT complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have any special requirements during recruitment, please advise the recruiting personnel.