Love helping people? We're looking for passionate, hardworking, and self-directed people to join our team of care providers. Spark Lifecare is an innovative and award-winning organization that matches clients to the best one to one care in the community.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Our clients are wonderful kids and youth seeking OT support in the Ottawa region. They are looking for support for support in a variety of manners from sensory processing, regulation and developing fine motor skills, to assessment and goal-oriented client centred treatment planning. Our clients have a wide range of interests and backgrounds, from building lego, to cartoons and video games, to animals and everything in between. You would be the ideal candidate if you have experience working as a Pediatric OT, enjoy working as part of a team, are committed to client centered care and passionate about changing lives.
HOURS
Flexible scheduling options available; Client-dependent schedules
RATE OF PAY
$70-80/hr
Requirements:
Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
Valid Driver's License and access to a vehicle
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work independently as well as part of a rehabilitation team
Ability to work with different personality types
Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in Google with G-Suite)
2 years experience working in Pediatric OT settings
Experience providing OT assessment and treatment in a community setting
Bilingualism, preferred
Valid CPR First Aid Standard Level "C"
A clean Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Search within the last 12 months
Why Spark?
Competitive compensation
Flexible caseload and schedule
Access to mentorship and resources to support your practice
Supportive administrative team
99% paperless
Therapy is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.
At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on equipping, educating, and empowering care providers. Spark U makes your job easier so you can focus more on you and your clients.
Whatever our clients' age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed care providers. As a care provider with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.
Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse.