Job Description

Thrive Therapy is currently hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. This position involves seeing clients on a

Saturday

, a minimum of 2 weekends per month. The number of hours worked is flexible based on the applicants preference.

The successful Occupational Therapist will be hired as a contractor and the caseload will primarily be working with the pediatric and adolescent population (ages 1- 18 years).

There will also be opportunities to work with the adult population, if the Occupational Therapist is interested. However, this is not a requirement and is solely based on the successful applicants preference.

New grads welcome to apply. Experienced Occupational Therapists will be compensated accordingly.

About Thrive Therapy

Thrive Therapy is proud to be a locally owned and operated company dedicated to providing children, youth, and adult healthcare services across Nova Scotia.

We believe that every person is entitled to a satisfying and meaningful life. Our mission is to support and empower our clients to achieve their goals, using an individualized and client-centred approach.

We offer services at our 2 clinic locations within the Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as in the community, in our client's homes, workplaces, and within school-based settings.

Benefits & Compensation:

Highly competitive compensation. Flexible scheduling and time off. Supportive work environment; a small company where your voice and opinion are heard. Mentorship from experienced clinicians and managers. Continuing education allowance. Routine team meetings for CPD, caseload discussions, interprofessional collaboration, and more. Administrative assistance with booking, billing, emails, etc. Leadership development and career growth opportunities (as preferred). Opportunities to work with a diverse caseload (as preferred).

Requirements:

Degree in Occupational Therapy, from an accredited University. Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS). Professional liability insurance. Legal ability to work in Canada. Criminal background check and vulnerable sector check required.

Responsibilities:

Assess the strengths and needs of children referred for Occupational Therapy, through formal and informal evaluation, as well as consultation with the family and other community partners e.g. school, psychology etc. Develop and implement individualized therapy programs for each child based on evaluations and re-evaluate progress at regular intervals. Collaborate with the family, child, and community partners for program development and implementation. Ability to work independently and complete assessments, reports, and follow-up visits in a timely manner. A background in some of the following areas: sensory processing, emotional regulation, trauma informed approach to practice, fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care skill development, and developmental and relationship-based approaches to support children and families. Excellent report writing skills. Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with the child, family, and their team. Preference given to those with experience working within mental health. Above all - a passion for working with children and families with developmental needs!
Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay: From $62.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule
Application question(s):

How many years of Pediatric Occupational Therapy experience do you have?
Licence/Certification:

NSOTR registration (required)
Work Location: In person