Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Assess pediatric clients’ functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy supporting motor, sensory, and daily living skills. Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to monitor progress, maintain clinical records, prepare reports, participate in case conferences, and educate families on developmental strategies.

Job details

Company Description Bloom Child Development Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care grounded in trust, compassion, and clinical excellence. The team focuses on providing accessible, effective healthcare solutions tailored to each child’s unique developmental needs. Modern medical practices are combined with a personalized approach, ensuring every patient receives attentive, individualized care across preventive services, assessment, and ongoing treatment. The clinic operates on values of integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement, staying current with evidence-based advancements to offer safe and reliable services to families. Role Description This contract Occupational Therapist role at Bloom Child Development Center is a hybrid position based in Brampton, ON, with some work-from-home flexibility for administrative and documentation tasks. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing pediatric clients’ functional abilities, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, and providing direct therapy to support motor, sensory, and daily living skills. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to set goals, monitor progress, and adjust interventions as needed. Additional duties include maintaining accurate clinical records, preparing reports, participating in case conferences, and educating families on strategies to support development in home and community settings. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation, including assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based intervention. Candidates should possess foundational knowledge in Medicine relevant to pediatric development, healthcare safety, and clinical best practices. Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for collaborating with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams, and for documenting clinical findings clearly. Candidates should possess expertise or experience in Pediatrics, with a focus on child development, sensory processing, and age-appropriate functional skills. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and current licensure/registration in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body in Ontario. Experience working in pediatric or developmental settings, such as clinics, schools, or community programs, is strongly preferred. Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage caseloads independently, and adapt therapy plans to diverse cultural and family needs. Current CPR/First Aid certification and a clear background check may be required.

What you’ll do

Assess pediatric clients’ functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy supporting motor, sensory, and daily living skills. Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to monitor progress, maintain clinical records, prepare reports, participate in case conferences, and educate families on developmental strategies.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) and current registration in good standing with the appropriate Ontario regulatory body are required. Pediatric or developmental-setting experience is strongly preferred, along with relevant clinical skills, independent caseload management, adaptability to diverse family needs, and potentially current CPR/First Aid certification and a clear background check.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Pediatric Assessment
• Rehabilitation
• Treatment Planning
• Evidence-Based Intervention
• Direct Therapy
• Motor Skills Development
• Sensory Processing
• Daily Living Skills
• Clinical Documentation
• Family Education
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Caseload Management
• Communication
• Child Development
• Cultural Adaptability

Job areas

• Healthcare