School Age Therapist ( Occupational or Physical )

School Age Therapist

Occupational or Physical Therapy

*Signing Bonus and Relocation Allowance Available*

Program: Early Intervention Services
Job Status: Full time 37.5 hrs. per week flex - Permanent
Grid Level 16-P-PT ($42.77 - $51.28)
Monday to Friday - Flexible Schedule

This position is open to all applicants.
Municipal Pension Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group-Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, paid sick and vacation time.
Portability available for unionized employees from similar organizations.

 Job description

The School Age 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 School Age 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 physical or occupational therapy.
• One to three years previous clinical pediatric experience
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC or with the college of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
• 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

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Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person