Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Colibri NeuroWellness; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Colibri NeuroWellness is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a part-time role based in Waterloo, Ontario. The position offers on-site work with potential hybrid options and involves assessing children and teens to identify sensory processing and developmental needs, and delivering individualized treatment plans.

You will provide interventions targeting sensory regulation, fine and gross motor skills, and executive functioning, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the provincial regulatory body.
• Competence in core OT practice for pediatric settings including assessment, planning and intervention.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, and mental health conditions in pediatric populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and engaging families.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and manage a part-time on-site caseload in Waterloo, ON.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and teens to identify sensory processing, fine motor and developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct intervention focused on sensory regulation, fine and gross motor skills, and executive functioning.
• Support families and caregivers with strategies and education.
• Maintain clear clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with other team members and communicate progress to parents and care providers.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Assessment

Treatment planning

Intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Company Description

Colibri NeuroWellness is a multidisciplinary clinic that brings together Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Psychotherapists, ADHD/Executive Functioning Coaches, Occupational Therapists, and psychology staff to provide coordinated care. The clinic offers services across the lifespan, supporting infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Areas of focus include mental health, emotional well-being, stress management, sensory needs, and neurocognitive and neuropsychological functioning. Services such as psychotherapy, counselling, coaching, occupational therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychological assessment (including psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and ADHD assessments) are integrated to address diverse client needs. Team members collaborate in an environment that values evidence-based practice and holistic, client-centered care.

Role Description

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist is a part-time, on-site (or hybrid), independent contractor role based in Waterloo, ON. The individual in this role will assess children and teens to identify sensory processing, fine motor and developmental needs, and will develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing direct intervention focused on sensory regulation, fine and gross motor skills, and executive functioning skills, as well as early intervention support for families and caregivers. The role involves maintaining clear clinical documentation, collaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary team, and communicating progress and strategies to parents and care providers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in core Occupational Therapy practice, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention in pediatric settings.
• Strong skills in assessing and supporting children with sensory processing and regulation needs.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and current registration in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory body.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, and mental health conditions commonly seen in pediatric populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team and engage families in treatment.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and manage a part-time caseload on-site in Waterloo, ON.
• Previous experience in private practice, pediatric mental health, or neurodevelopmental clinics is an asset.