Job Description
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings.We are looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist that can specialize in pediatric therapy care within the South Simcoe County Community. This position is a Full Time Salaried role with our School-Based Rehabilitation Program (SBRS), complex core clients in schools and homes, and URS consulting.Our Pediatric Occupational Therapists enjoy a guaranteed annual salary plus a steady schedule during the school year. If you are looking for an environment where you can be challenged and will get the best of both worlds while specializing in your therapy skills to improve the well-being of your pediatric clients, then this role might be the one for you.We are seeking a Full Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist who can work in Barrie, Orillia and surrounding area.What you will be doing:Support a Tiered Model school-based rehabilitation program. You will assess and build client and family centered therapy care plans based on the students’ developmental needs (e.g., fine motor difficulties and sensory processing goals) and collaborate closely with the school teamProvide care to complex pediatric clients (neurological and musculoskeletal conditions) within clients homes and schools. You will build therapy care plans and recommend equipment based on the clients developmental, safety, and functional needs.As a pediatric client advocate, you will facilitate a partnership between families, schools, and the local healthcare systems to ensure that your clients are able to attend school, participate in school and community activities and engage successfully with the curriculum.What you can expect:As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare’s Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:Full Time Annual Salary and Competitive Compensation PackageRRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) matchingComprehensive health and dental package, including support for mental healthFour weeks vacation timePaid mobile and/or communication devicesExtensive onboarding, orientation, and mentorship programs to put you on a path to successPaid educational benefits for continuing professional developmentA culture of performance recognition and appreciationA commitment to excellence.Skills needed for success:Current active registration and is in good standing as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioPrevious experience Pediatric experience is preferredADP Authorizer or willingness to be trained is preferredMust have a Valid Driver’s License and the use of a reliable vehicleWho we are:Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited, and publicly funded organization.We are A Team Made for CaringTM dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home, community-based, and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach are based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards.The Not So Fine Print:We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”.This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at jobs@closingthegap.ca at your earliest convenience.