LifeWorks·Oakville, Ontario
Conduct comprehensive assessments of sensory, motor, and cognitive abilities for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder. Develop and implement personalized treatment plans while collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient quality of life.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team, specializing in pediatric care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As an Occupational Therapist at TELUS Health Children Support, you will play a crucial role in helping children achieve developmental milestones, enhance independence, and improve their quality of life through targeted therapy interventions.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate sensory, motor, and cognitive abilities of pediatric patients.
Identify individual strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement through standardized tests, clinical observations, and parent/caregiver input.
Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, focusing on therapeutic goals and functional outcomes.
Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care and effective treatment planning.
Provide clear and concise progress updates, recommendations, and goals during team meetings and parent conferences.
Paid
Time
Off: Four weeks of vacation to start, additionally employees are eligible for wellbeing days and sick days.
Comprehensive
Benefits: Coverage from day one to meet your individual and family needs.
Retirement plan: To help you achieve your financial goals.
Professional membership: Annual reimbursement of $300 for your professional order membership.
Positive work environment: Support for diversity and inclusion.
$45,000 - $51,000
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.
This is for a current vacancy.
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A bit about us
We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.
TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.
In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.
if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.
By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.
Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with pediatric populations is required.
Market context
Occupational Therapist roles in Ontario are commonly tied to schools, rehabilitation, and community care, where employers look for registered practitioners who can work independently and travel as needed. These positions can be competitive because they often prefer experience, strong documentation skills, and current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Review the posting carefully for setting-specific duties, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.