*Signing Bonus and Relocation Allowance Available*

**JOB DESCRIPTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW**

Program:

Early Intervention Therapy

Job Status:

Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Pay Rate:

$44.05-$52.82

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday 8-5

Closing date:

Additional Details:

This position is open to all applicants.

This position requires union membership

Portability available for Unionized employees from similar organizations

Job description

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment services to children, group services to students and educators, consultations to families, and builds community capacity. They assess, plan, and carry out individual or group programs of treatment appropriate to the child's health requirements and daily living environment designed to help children live, play and work with optimum physical and behavioral functioning. The Occupational Therapist uses dynamic, team-based and community partner approaches for the health and well-being of children and families.

Required Qualifications and Skills

· A degree in occupational therapy or combined physical/ occupational therapy.

· 6 months minimum clinical pediatric experience

· Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC

· Understanding of the types and appropriate use of developmental and screening assessments; experience conducting assessments and preparing reports

· Knowledge of the broader medical, social, educational, and behavioral aspects of disabling conditions and their impact on the child and family

· Good organization, time, and general management skills

· Proven ability to of efficient use of computer and appropriate software effectively to complete the positions' work on time. This includes at a minimum file management, e-mail, multiple client relations software platforms, and word processing skills.

· Excellent interpersonal behavior and communication skills

Benefits

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care