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Planning, evaluating, organizing and conducting pediatric occupational therapy programs to facilitate growth in sensory-motor development. The OT will administer evaluations and assessments to determine a childs level of function relative to age in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, sensory modulation, self-care and activities of daily living. The OT will develop a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well-developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the child.
BSc degree or greater in occupational therapy
Valid licence to practice occupational therapy
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Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Examination
Specific Skills
- Maintain clinical and progress reports
- Evaluate treatment progress
- Develop and implement treatment programs
- Consult with physicians to confirm assessment
- Conduct research in occupational therapy
- Assess patients' emotional and physical capabilities
Work Setting
- Educational Institution
- Community health centre
Area of Practice
- Pediatrics
- Mental retardation
- Environmental accessibility
- Developmental disorders
- Community occupational therapy
- Chronic care