Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Assess children’s needs, develop individualized therapy plans, and provide interventions tailored to pediatric clients and their families. Conduct evaluations, implement treatment programs, document progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive care.

Job details

Company Description Little Steps Therapy Services Ltd. is a multidisciplinary team committed to helping children reach their full potential. We use a neurodiversity-affirming approach to create individualized programs based on each child’s interests and needs. Our collaborative team consists of professionals across various specialties, including Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Consultants, Counselling Therapists, and Behaviour Interventionists. We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in achieving meaningful outcomes. Role Description This is a part-time, on-site role for an Occupational Therapist, located in Victoria, BC. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with children and their families to assess needs, develop personalized therapy plans, and provide intervention strategies. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, implementing treatment programs, documenting progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive care for pediatric clients. Qualifications Proficiency in Occupational Therapy practices and principles Knowledge of pediatrics, rehabilitation methods, and therapeutic techniques tailored for children Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with families, clients, and team members Experience or education in medicine related to child development is an asset Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Post-secondary degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant registration/licensing Previous experience working with children or in pediatric settings is preferred Salary and Benefits 3 weeks vacation to start 7 personal days $700 professional development fund per year $60-80/hour or salary option Additional compensation for travel time Supervision available for RASP Extended Health Plan Eligible for BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What you’ll do

Assess children’s needs, develop individualized therapy plans, and provide interventions tailored to pediatric clients and their families. Conduct evaluations, implement treatment programs, document progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive care.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant registration or licensing are required. Applicants should have occupational therapy knowledge, strong communication and collaboration skills, and preferably experience working with children or in pediatric settings; education or experience related to child development is an asset.

Benefits

• Three Weeks of Vacation
• Seven Personal Days
• Annual Professional Development Fund
• Additional Compensation for Travel Time
• Supervision Available for RASP
• Extended Health Plan
• BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Listed skills

• Family communication · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Pediatric Therapy
• Child Development
• Needs Assessment
• Therapy Plan Development
• Therapeutic Intervention
• Evaluations
• Treatment Program Implementation
• Progress Documentation
• Rehabilitation Methods
• Therapeutic Techniques
• Family Communication
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

Job areas

• Healthcare