✨ AI Summary
The Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist will conduct evaluations for children with complex needs, develop and implement individualized treatment programs, and address motor, cognitive, perceptual, and self-care challenges. This role involves working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to promote skill development and participation in daily activities. Responsibilities include writing reports, recommending assistive devices, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining client confidentiality.
The Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting occupational therapy evaluations for complex children visiting the center, providing appropriate interventions that will meet their individual needs, promoting the development of skills and participation in activities of daily living and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and treat motor, cognitive, perceptual motor, self care and sensory processing difficulties in the following do
Description
The Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting occupational therapy evaluations for complex children visiting the center, providing appropriate interventions that will meet their individual needs, promoting the development of skills and participation in activities of daily living and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and treat motor, cognitive, perceptual motor, self care and sensory processing difficulties in the following domains: Gross and fine motor skills Sensory processing skills Cognitive/Executive Function skills Visual perceptual skills Visual-motor integration and handwriting skills Self-Care, independence and autonomy Write detailed Assessment/Evaluation reports, progress and discharge reports according to the Centre s policy; Create, implement and revise the individual treatment program; Assess and recommend appropriate seating systems and mobility; Maintain records and case notes; Monitor and evaluate patient s progress; Work with clients on a one-to-one basis, and/or in groups, to deliver therapy using an interdisciplinary approach with co-treatments with other disciplines utilized when appropriate Consult and work with team members of the multidisciplinary team to incorporate appropriate strategies and goals into the child s plan to ensure the child s fullest development Maintain confidentiality about clients and their families.