Occupational Therapist (OT) – Ongoing Contract

Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled individuals to fill on-going Occupational Therapist positions. This position is an independent contractor position.

OTs will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (or other developmental disabilities) and their families, in the children’s home delivering the evidence-based intervention.

Responsibilities:

• Providing assessment in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized assessment tools.
• Designing a treatment plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise.
• Actively engaging clients, families, and caregivers to address client-centered goals.
• Actively engaging in client/family coaching.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, client’s response, and progress toward goal attainment.
• Providing evidence-based assessment and intervention using SMART goals.

Qualifications:

• Experience with children and teens diagnosed with Autism.
• Proof of current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Proof of professional liability.
• Valid driver’s license.
• ADP authorizer status is an asset.

Benefits:

• On-site parking.
• Flexible Hours and Scheduling.
• Weekly Pay.
• Minimal travel time between clients.
• Ongoing support, learning, and room to grow both professionally and financially.

About Side by Side Therapy

We understand that Parents of children with autism or other special needs often have a very difficult time understanding their child’s challenging behaviour. We create specialized, function-based interventions that teach the skills necessary to reduce and replace these behaviours. As a result, the family achieves an improved quality of life.

Side by Side Therapy offers the following services:

• Comprehensive ABA Programs
• Focused ABA Programs
• Parent/Caregiver Coaching
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Occupational Therapy
• Behaviour Consultation
• Social Skills Training
• Mentorship and Supervision

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Side by Side Therapy please visit our website at www.sidebysidetherapy.ca