Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Niagara Region
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Niagara Team and Make an Impact Across Ontario!
Locations: Niagara Region
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Niagara. This full-time role provides the opportunity to work both in our clinics and in the community, supporting children and families across Grimsby, St. Catharines, and surrounding areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, and a variety of pediatric needs. This role combines direct therapy, caregiver collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Deliver pediatric occupational therapy services in both clinic and community settings.
- Provide assessments and individualized treatment plans for children with ASD, developmental disabilities, and other pediatric conditions.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to support client progress.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Support service delivery contracts with third-party programs.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in pediatric occupational therapy preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.
- Strong clinical reasoning, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel between clinic and community locations across Niagara (valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required).
What We Do:
At Innovative OT, we're committed to making a profound difference in people's lives. Our services span all demographics, from pediatric to geriatric, addressing a range of impairments and disabilities.
- Holistic Rehabilitation: We provide complex assessment and treatment of acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, chronic pain, orthopaedic injuries, psychological impairments, and learning/developmental disabilities! We are hiring for two separate sectors: 1) Auto-sector, WSIB, LTD, and Veteran's affairs. 2) Public sector Autism/Developmental Disability interventions; Private pay pediatrics in clinic (St. Catharines, Oakville, Grimsby, Kitchener).
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, fostering learning and growth.
- Impactful Interventions: Whether in the auto-sector or public sector, our interventions touch lives and create lasting change. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy!
Benefits that Shine:
- Sign-On Bonus – Receive up to $10,000 in sign-on incentives for full-time roles.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage – 100% employer-paid extended health, dental, and vision care. Includes prescription coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and access to a wellness program.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Includes vacation and sick days, with paid time for training, admin work, and team meetings.
- Company Pension & RRSP Matching – Plan for your future with an employer-matched Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development – Annual $500 external education allowance, internal learning programs, and paid access to mentorship and career advancement.
- Flexible Work Schedules & Remote Options – Create a schedule that works for your lifestyle. Enjoy a hybrid model with the ability to work from home for documentation, billing, and virtual care. (Please note: this is not a remote-only position.)
- Structured Onboarding Program – Includes structured training, job shadowing, and one-on-one mentorship tailored to your experience.
- Relocation Assistance – Moving to join our team? We offer support to help ease your transition.
- Casual Dress & Supportive Culture – We value comfort and authenticity. Our work culture is grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality care.
- On-Site Parking – Free, convenient parking at many of our locations.
- Company Events & Team Connection – Regular in-person socials, holiday parties, peer support groups, and a welcoming, OT-led team environment.
Dive into the dynamic field of pediatric therapy with non-MVA roles in spanning clinics, homes, and schools! We have a fully functional Pediatric clinic in St. Catharines, Grimsby, Oakville, and Kitchener!
Why Choose Us?
- Award-Winning: Proud recipients of the OBIA Rehab Company of the Year Award.
- Occupational Therapy Focus: We're exclusively OT-centered, fostering collaboration and providing unparalleled support.
- Continuous Development: Access internal educational programs, mentorship initiatives, and specialized training to enhance your skills!
- Supportive Culture: Experience a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued, and you're encouraged to thrive. Our leadership teams consist of personable and approachable OT managers.
Embrace the opportunity to grow with us as we expand our footprint across Ontario. Apply now and become part of the strongest OT company in Ontario, dedicated to transforming lives.
Visit www.innovativeot.com to learn more about us and explore exciting career opportunities!
Job Types: Full-time
About Innovative Occupational Therapy Services
At Innovative Occupational Therapy Services, our primary area of clinical focus is traumatic injury. We have a reputation in making an instrumental difference in the most complicated clinical situations. Innovative OT consists of a small group of highly skilled therapists. Our area of proficiency is in assisting our client's and referral sources in successfully accomplishing the following services with an unsurpassed level of knowledge and expertise: Urgent Hospital Discharge Planning Assessments of Attendant Care Needs – Form 1 Retro-Active Assessments; Rebuttals Functional In-Home Occupational Therapy Assessments Work Site/Ergonomic/ Vocational Rehabilitation Services Home Accessibility Assessments Completion of Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) Administration of Spinal Cord Injury Measure (SCIM) Medical-Legal/ Slip-Fall and Future Care Cost Assessment Reports Wheelchair Seating Assessments/ Prescription Individualized Occupational Therapy Intervention Services Progressive Goal Attainment Programs
Our areas of clinical practice include acquired brain injury/ neurological impairments, severe orthopedic injury (spinal cord injury/amputation/fractures), psychological disabilities and chronic pain. We provide hospital discharge planning services, followed by community based individualized care planning. There are a multitude of different types of intervention services our team provides including: home/vehicle accessibility, equipment prescription, community safety/reintegration, wheelchair positioning/ seating prescriptions, activities of daily living (ADL) re-training/ functional restoration programming, cognitive remediation/compensatory therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, quality of life and return to modified sport programs. Our team is additionally skilled in vocational services, including return to work programs, work-site, vocational exploration and ergonomic assessments.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Niagara Region
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Niagara Team and Make an Impact Across Ontario!
Locations: Niagara Region
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team in Niagara. This full-time role provides the opportunity to work both in our clinics and in the community, supporting children and families across Grimsby, St. Catharines, and surrounding areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, and a variety of pediatric needs. This role combines direct therapy, caregiver collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Deliver pediatric occupational therapy services in both clinic and community settings.
- Provide assessments and individualized treatment plans for children with ASD, developmental disabilities, and other pediatric conditions.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to support client progress.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Support service delivery contracts with third-party programs.
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in pediatric occupational therapy preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.
- Strong clinical reasoning, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel between clinic and community locations across Niagara (valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required).
What We Do:
At Innovative OT, we're committed to making a profound difference in people's lives. Our services span all demographics, from pediatric to geriatric, addressing a range of impairments and disabilities.
- Holistic Rehabilitation: We provide complex assessment and treatment of acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, chronic pain, orthopaedic injuries, psychological impairments, and learning/developmental disabilities! We are hiring for two separate sectors: 1) Auto-sector, WSIB, LTD, and Veteran's affairs. 2) Public sector Autism/Developmental Disability interventions; Private pay pediatrics in clinic (St. Catharines, Oakville, Grimsby, Kitchener).
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, fostering learning and growth.
- Impactful Interventions: Whether in the auto-sector or public sector, our interventions touch lives and create lasting change. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy!
Benefits that Shine:
- Sign-On Bonus – Receive up to $10,000 in sign-on incentives for full-time roles.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage – 100% employer-paid extended health, dental, and vision care. Includes prescription coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and access to a wellness program.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Includes vacation and sick days, with paid time for training, admin work, and team meetings.
- Company Pension & RRSP Matching – Plan for your future with an employer-matched Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development – Annual $500 external education allowance, internal learning programs, and paid access to mentorship and career advancement.
- Flexible Work Schedules & Remote Options – Create a schedule that works for your lifestyle. Enjoy a hybrid model with the ability to work from home for documentation, billing, and virtual care. (Please note: this is not a remote-only position.)
- Structured Onboarding Program – Includes structured training, job shadowing, and one-on-one mentorship tailored to your experience.
- Relocation Assistance – Moving to join our team? We offer support to help ease your transition.
- Casual Dress & Supportive Culture – We value comfort and authenticity. Our work culture is grounded in mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality care.
- On-Site Parking – Free, convenient parking at many of our locations.
- Company Events & Team Connection – Regular in-person socials, holiday parties, peer support groups, and a welcoming, OT-led team environment.
Dive into the dynamic field of pediatric therapy with non-MVA roles in spanning clinics, homes, and schools! We have a fully functional Pediatric clinic in St. Catharines, Grimsby, Oakville, and Kitchener!
Why Choose Us?
- Award-Winning: Proud recipients of the OBIA Rehab Company of the Year Award.
- Occupational Therapy Focus: We're exclusively OT-centered, fostering collaboration and providing unparalleled support.
- Continuous Development: Access internal educational programs, mentorship initiatives, and specialized training to enhance your skills!
- Supportive Culture: Experience a nurturing environment where your contributions are valued, and you're encouraged to thrive. Our leadership teams consist of personable and approachable OT managers.
Embrace the opportunity to grow with us as we expand our footprint across Ontario. Apply now and become part of the strongest OT company in Ontario, dedicated to transforming lives.
Visit www.innovativeot.com to learn more about us and explore exciting career opportunities!
Job Types: Full-time
About Innovative Occupational Therapy Services
At Innovative Occupational Therapy Services, our primary area of clinical focus is traumatic injury. We have a reputation in making an instrumental difference in the most complicated clinical situations. Innovative OT consists of a small group of highly skilled therapists. Our area of proficiency is in assisting our client's and referral sources in successfully accomplishing the following services with an unsurpassed level of knowledge and expertise: Urgent Hospital Discharge Planning Assessments of Attendant Care Needs – Form 1 Retro-Active Assessments; Rebuttals Functional In-Home Occupational Therapy Assessments Work Site/Ergonomic/ Vocational Rehabilitation Services Home Accessibility Assessments Completion of Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) Administration of Spinal Cord Injury Measure (SCIM) Medical-Legal/ Slip-Fall and Future Care Cost Assessment Reports Wheelchair Seating Assessments/ Prescription Individualized Occupational Therapy Intervention Services Progressive Goal Attainment Programs
Our areas of clinical practice include acquired brain injury/ neurological impairments, severe orthopedic injury (spinal cord injury/amputation/fractures), psychological disabilities and chronic pain. We provide hospital discharge planning services, followed by community based individualized care planning. There are a multitude of different types of intervention services our team provides including: home/vehicle accessibility, equipment prescription, community safety/reintegration, wheelchair positioning/ seating prescriptions, activities of daily living (ADL) re-training/ functional restoration programming, cognitive remediation/compensatory therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, quality of life and return to modified sport programs. Our team is additionally skilled in vocational services, including return to work programs, work-site, vocational exploration and ergonomic assessments.