Occupational Therapist, pediatrics - Waterloo, ON

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) on our team you are responsible for developing programs that enable individuals to participate, to their fullest level, in activities that occupy their daily lives. Your client-base will consist of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as individuals of all other ages and needs.

Salary: $40-50/hr

Schedule: 

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Assess client needs and family priorities as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Travel to schools - both downtown and midtown (Mileage offered)
• Complete assessments using tools such as standardized tests, criterion or curriculum referenced materials, or checklists
• Develop and implement a treatment plan for each client, based on assessment results
• Develop reports as required
• Consult to Behaviour Analysts who supervise Applied Behaviour Analysis Programs for Children with ASD and other needs
• Work collaboratively with the family and other community professionals
• Maintain knowledge in current evidence-based practices
• Collect data and make evidenced-based decisions in treatment
• Supervise students pursuing education in Occupational Therapy
• Represent OT department in Monarch House by contributing to clinical policies and procedures and other centre-wide visions

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• At least 2 years’ experience working with children with ASD
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Experience and familiarity with assessment tools (standardized tests, etc.)
• Knowledge of current research and literature in the Occupational Therapist (OT) field
• Member of college (COTO) or COTO eligible
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Flexibility in scheduling clients

What Monarch House can offer to you

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – and support and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation that increases with your skillset
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians)
• Create a hybrid working setup in any of our locations across Canada (for clinicians)
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Personal Paid Days
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for staff travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.