Children Occupational Therapist jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here.

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Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Neurodevelopmental Restrictive Eating Assessment and Treatment clinic.

The Neurodevelopmental Restrictive Eating Assessment and Treatment clinic is a program within Holland Bloorview’s Feeding Service that will support the needs of children with neurodevelopmental disorders that also present with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and/or severe restricted food intake. The clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic, collaborating with a number of different clinicians to assess and make appropriate recommendations. The incumbent will be part of the implementation of the new program, in building capacity in the community and in providing assessment and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follows occupational therapist’s practice standards, policies, and procedures established by the respective Colleges and Holland Bloorview
• Works collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team including physician, speech-language pathologists, registered behaviour analysts and dietitian to assess and create integrated care plans.
• Consults with and builds capacity in community providers
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services, agencies, etc.
• Adapts approach to changing needs of clients and families
• Provides direct service, consultation, and education to client, family and community providers with the focus domains of practice relevant to occupational therapy
• Documents in accordance with professional standards and organization policies
• Participates in Occupational Therapy and Program related research where applicable
• Demonstrates accountability for own practice by adhering to established professional practice standards
• Contributes to the development of professional practice through participation and leadership in unit, organizational and professional activities
• Ensures practice issues are addressed using appropriate lines of communication within the organization
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy plus other Masters) preferred
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and/or the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of previous pediatric clinical experience
• Previous experience working in pediatric feeding preferred
• Paediatric experience with physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities (including Autism) strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with those involved with client/family
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and student education
• Experience with being a positive change agent and quality improvement initiatives is an asset
• Written and verbal English language communication skills required to effectively communicate with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Proven ability to measure service effectiveness and efficiency
• Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrates ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities
• Proven ability to work with clients and families.
• Proven ability to be an effective member of an inter-professional team
• Status appointment in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at University of Toronto is an asset