Swift Health is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at our Surrey clinic. We are looking for experienced pediatric occupational therapists who want a supportive, flexible practice where you build your own caseload and are compensated well for your expertise. This is a contractor position with a minimum 20 hour/week commitment.
Who We Are
We are occupational therapists who aspire to create playful and positive learning experiences. Our goal is to support children in their development and help them achieve their best at home, school and their communities.
Who We Work With
At Swift Health, pediatric occupational therapists are responsible for engaging in evidence-based, family-centered, culturally safe supports and services of children ages 0-18 through a functional-based approach.
At Swift Health we provide in-clinic (Surrey, BC) and community-based OT services.
This position is for in clinic pediatrics at our Surrey location.
Why Join Us?
- Autonomy and Caseload Control: You build your own caseload and schedule around what works for you. We ask for a minimum 20 hour/week commitment; beyond that, you decide how much you take on.
- Competitive Pay: $100/hr depending on experience for our general contractor role, with experienced occupational therapists on the RASP-supervised track starting at $110/hr (see Pay below).
- Mentorship and Clinical Support: We believe in continual learning. We host monthly webinars and in-person meetups to discuss rare and complex diagnoses and challenges, including gross and fine motor delays, low strength and/or tone, spasticity, vestibular challenges, sensory challenges, communication challenges, feeding delays and emotional dysregulation.
- Fun Meetups and Events: We host regular (optional) team events. Come out, grab a bite to eat, play some games and hang out with your coworkers.
- Modern Team: Our modern team currently consists of the following disciplines - occupational therapy, kinesiology, speech-language pathology, clinical counselling, and software development.
RASP-Supervised Track (Priority Recruiting Stream)
This is a priority recruiting stream for Swift Health. Supervision is provided directly by a CHCPBC-registered, RASP-designated occupational therapist, giving you structured, hands-on mentorship as you build autism-specific clinical skills.
This pathway is designed for occupational therapists who are clinically experienced but new to the autism field.
The RASP-supervised track requires a minimum commitment of 25 hours/week, reflecting the structured supervision requirements of the RASP program. Experienced occupational therapists joining this track start at $110/hr.
Responsibilities
· Provide comprehensive assessments for clients ages 0-18, with a wide range of concerns including feeding, gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, sensory and self-care.
· Provide goal-directed 1:1 therapy sessions, consultations and education to families and clients, to assist clients to maximize their function and participation in identified areas.
· Maintain communication with clients and families in order to foster optimal progress for the client through methods such as establishing collaborative and therapeutic relationships.
· Provide parent training on topics including feeding, sleeping, and sensory issues.
· Prepare detailed progress reports, funding letters, and recommendations for parents/teachers and other agencies.
· Recommendations for adaptive equipment and aids to facilitate function in school and home.
· Provide supervision and teaching to behavioral interventionists as part of your caseload responsibilities.
Requirements
- A university degree in Occupational Therapy
- Eligible to register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
Pay
This is a contractor position. Your pay will start at $100/hr depending on experience. Experienced occupational therapists on the RASP-supervised track start at $110/hr. If you choose to take community clients, travel pay is $2.50/km (mileage for client visits is fully compensated — 100% of mileage goes to the occupational therapist).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- COTBC registration (or eligible for registration) (required)
Work Location: In person
