Job Description

Swift Health is hiring a

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

at our Surrey clinic. You choose the days and numbers of hours you want to work.

New grads and experienced occupational therapists are both welcome!

Who We Are

We are occupational therapists who aspire to create playful and positive leaning experiences. Our goal is to support children in their development and help them achieve their best at home, school and their communities.

Who We Work With

At Swift Health, pediatric occupational therapists are responsible for engaging in evidence-based, family-centered, culturally safe supports and services of children ages 0-18 through a functional-based approach.

At Swift Health we provide

in-clinic

(Surrey, BC) and

community-based

OT services.

This position is for in clinic pediatrics at our Surrey location.

Why Join Us?

Choose Your Own Hours/Caseload:

There is no minimum of client caseload or number of billable hours required for Pediatric occupational therapists. Work as little or as much as you like.

Clinical Support:

We, at Swift Health, believe in continual learning. Therefore, we have monthly webinars which OTs can attend. We also do monthly meet ups in person to discuss rare and complex diagnoses and challenges. Some of these challenges may include gross and fine motor delays, low strength and/or tone, spasticity, vestibular challenges, sensory challenges, communication challenges, feeding delays and emotional dysregulation.

Fun Meetups and events:

We host regular (optional) team events. Come out, grab a bite to eat, play some games and hang out with your coworkers.

Modern Team

: Our modern team currently consists of the following disciplines - occupational therapy, kinesiology, speech-language pathology, clinical counselling, and software development.

RASP supervision available

(must commit to 25 hours week for RASP supervision)

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessments for clients' ages 1-18, with a wide range of concerns including feeding, gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, sensory and self-care.

Provide goal-directed 1:1 therapy sessions, consultations and education to families and clients', to assist clients to maximize their function and participation in identified areas.

Maintain communication with clients and families in order to foster optimal progress for the client through methods such as establishing collaborative and therapeutic relationships.

Provide parent training on topics including feeding, sleeping, and sensory issues.

Prepare detailed progress reports, funding letters, and recommendations for parents/teachers and other agencies.

Recommendations for adaptive equipment and aids to facilitate function in school and home.

Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to behavioral interventionists.

Requirements

A university degree in Occupational Therapy Eligible to register with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC

Pay

This is a contractor position. Your pay will be $80-$100/per hour depending on experience. If you choose to take community clients, then travel pay is $2.5/km (mileage undertaken for client visits are full compensated-100% of milage goes to the occupational therapist)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $80.00-$100.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Flexible schedule On-site parking Relocation assistance Work from home
Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

COTBC registration (or eligible for registration) (required)
Work Location: In person