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Pediatric Occupational Therapist opening (Part time or Locum) – Flexible, Fun and Family-Oriented Environment!

 

If you thrive in a fun and family-oriented work environment AND if you are a creative team-player, this role is for you! Little Marvels’ growing team is looking for another fabulous OT to join us in making a significant impact on children’s and families lives. The team is also therapist-centric in that we believe in the importance of learning, growing and training together in a psychologically-safe environment in order to provide excellent and coordinated care for our clients.

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Key Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist:

1. Initial Assessments

   • Conduct initial parent interviews to gather developmental history and address concerns

   • Use standardized assessment tools and clinical observations to evaluate children's strengths and needs.

   • Assess areas including Sensory Processing, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Visual Perception, Emotional Regulation, Social Skills and more.

   • Summarize findings and establish baseline data for intervention goals.

2. Goal Setting:

   • Develop individualized intervention plans based on assessment results.

   • Tailor therapy goals for each child, utilizing play-based, evidence-based and family-centred approaches relevant to school and home environments.

   • Communicate therapy goals clearly with parents, providing weekly home program and progress updates.

3. Therapy Sessions:

   • Conduct one-on-one, pair and group therapy

   • Parent coaching to improve translation of strategies in natural environments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

• Full AHPC Registration only.

• Experience working with pediatric populations in a clinical or school setting.

• Knowledge of sensory integration techniques, play-based therapy and floortime.

• Strong communication skills, especially in interacting with children and parents.

• Ability to collaborate with other professionals such as speech therapists, psychologists, educational therapists, play therapists, counsellors and paediatricians

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Sensory Integration or related fields.

• Experience with diverse pediatric populations and developmental disorders.

• Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment.

• Open to learning and taking on feedback

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Why This Role?

• Competitive salary and generous annual leave

• Join a supportive team focused on creating impactful therapy for children and families.

• Flexible hours and the opportunity to focus on the work you love in a positive, collaborative environment.

 

Eligible candidates must send a cover letter and complete resume to hello@littlemarvelstherapy.com 

We look forward to hearing from you!