Job Description

Location:

Ottawa & surrounding communities (mix of on-site, community, and in-home)

Contract Type:

Independent contractor (flexible hours)

Start:

ASAP



About Us



OneHealth Technology (OneHealth Kids) blends evidence-based therapy with a whole-child approach. Our multidisciplinary team (OT, ABA/BCBA, psychology, SLP, educators) supports neurodivergent children and youth through individualized, holistic treatment plans that integrate

movement, sensory regulation, and primitive reflex work

with functional life skills and family coaching.



The Role



We're seeking an

Occupational Therapist (Contract)

with demonstrated skill in

primitive reflex assessment/integration

and

movement-based intervention

to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to individualized, whole-child treatment plans.



What Your Day Looks Like


Provide

assessment, treatment, consultation, and service planning

for individuals with ASD in the community, at clients' homes, and on-site. Conduct standardized and non-standardized

OT assessments

; collaborate with families and the service team to build a comprehensive plan aligned to OT domains. Integrate

primitive reflex screening/integration, sensory regulation, and neuro-motor development

into functional goals (ADLs, school participation, community skills). Deliver education/coaching to families, staff, and community partners to support autistic individuals. Lead/assist with

program and service development

and continuous evaluation for OT services. Attend, contribute, advocate, and inform at

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Urgent Response Services (URS)

meetings and others, as appropriate. Share relevant

resources and home programs

with clients/caregivers. Participate in

team meetings

, clinical rounds, and case conferences. Other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities


Assess skills and provide intervention related to

emotional regulation, social skills, sensory processing

, and

oral/fine/gross motor

development. Collaborate within a

multidisciplinary team

(ABA/BCBA, psychology, SLP, education) to design cohesive, individualized programming. Adhere to

standards of practice

for assessment protocols, therapeutic techniques, documentation, and direct handling. Teach and mentor staff/students in

program implementation

and best practices. Maintain

confidentiality and privacy

per organizational policies and applicable legislation. Engage in

ongoing professional development

. Contribute consistently to a

data-informed practice

culture (clear goals, measures, progress reviews).

What You Bring

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy.

Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).

Minimum 1 year

experience in a similar role (pediatrics/ASD preferred). Demonstrated experience with

primitive reflexes

(screening, integration strategies) and

movement-based OT

. Experience with children with

developmental disabilities and/or Autism

is an asset. Understanding of

early childhood development, autism, and applied behaviour analysis (ABA)

and how OT integrates within a multidisciplinary plan. Strong knowledge and application of the

OT framework

, administration/interpretation of

standardized & non-standardized assessments

, augmentative/written communication assessments, technology-supported interventions, and appropriate OT strategies. Excellent

verbal and written communication

skills; clear, family-friendly reporting. Solid

data collection, filing, and report writing

skills. Proven

team player

who also works

independently

with sound judgment. Effective

problem-solving

,

organization

, and

time-management

skills. Proficiency with

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

; comfort with EMR/clinical software.

Vulnerable Sector Screening

(current/clear).

Working Conditions


If working remotely at times, you have a

secure, private, and suitably furnished

workspace.

Reliable transportation

for community and home-based visits. Work occurs

on-site and off-site

(client homes, community locations).

Occasional evenings/weekends

to meet client needs.

Contract Details

Independent contractor

arrangement with flexible scheduling. Competitive contractor rates (commensurate with experience, scope, and travel). Caseload and hours

flexible/negotiable

. * Malpractice/professional liability coverage

required

.