Occupational Therapist
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Position Summary
We are looking for a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team. This position will involve a hybrid model of service delivery with a combination of in-person and virtual work.
Our Clinic and Culture
The Possibilities Clinic offers evidence-based medical, coaching, and therapy services to individuals across the lifespan. We are specialists—not generalists—with expertise in ADD and ADHD and disorders that often exist along with attention differences, like Tourette Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. We strive to create exciting, inspiring, and sustainable possibilities for the clients and families we serve. We don’t focus on creating plans to just “get by” or to build skills that are just “good enough.” Instead, we leverage science and expertise to secure victories and new possibilities across the lifespan. When we do that, we move our clients closer to potential fulfilled—and we help increase that potential, too
Our Philosophy and Values
- Change is possible
- We are always “becoming”
- Success requires a team
- Diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and services
- Science, support, and synergy create meaningful change
The Opportunity
This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring and detail-oriented person to work collaboratively with our Multidisciplinary Teams and help individuals and families who are seeking expert support. In this position you will:
- Work within our ADHD Coaching Program to support self-regulation and executive functioning skills
- Provide Occupational Therapy services, including assessment and treatment, to patients across the lifespan
- Create new programs to be delivered by Occupational Therapists
- Recruit Occupational Therapists and offer supervisory services as they implement innovative and specialized Treatment Programs
- Develop comprehensive, evidence-based Treatment Plans
- Develop a Sensory Diet Program for clients
- Complete reports, as needed, participate in clinic rounds and collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team in providing patient-focused care
- Communicate effectively with patients and families
- Facilitate Workshop and Therapy Groups, on evenings and/or weekdays, as required
- Offer services within a hybrid model, with a combination of in-person and virtual work
- The allocation of time will be adjusted as to patient and clinic needs.
- Assists Clinic Director and Director of Coaching Services for program development.
- Delivers care based on established policies and procedures and maintains ethical boundaries at all times
- Documents clinical assessment process on client charts and complete all documentation within 24 hours.
- Demonstrates accountability for own psychotherapy practice by adhering to established professional practice standards.
- Comply with Infection Control and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Supervision of students associated with the clinic.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required, Masters preferred
- Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- Relevant experience working with healthcare professionals specializing in ASD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Tourette Syndrome
- Able to work collaboratively with dynamic and expert Multidisciplinary Teams serving families and individual children, teens, and adults
- Excellent clinical, communication, and organizational skills
- Able to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, flexible environment
- Available to work flexible hours, with some after-school, evening, and weekend work
Benefits
- Company Pension Plan
- Extended Health Care Plan
- Educational events and opportunities to expand your knowledge in neuroscience and mental health
- Team social events
- Continued hybrid virtual/in-person model even post-pandemic
COVID-19 Considerations
- As a healthcare facility, our program follows up-to-date safety guidelines and pandemic protocols from government and healthcare associations
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, outreach to the public, current clients, and our healthcare teams is through remote video sessions with in-person OT work done only when deemed necessary for treatment gains
- Applicants must be fully vaccinated, to ensure employee and client safety during in-person work
If you are interested in exploring possibilities, please send an updated CV along with a cover letter outlining your interests to careers@possibilitiesclinic.com
