Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job description:

https://www.cubhousetherapy.com/

Cubhouse Pediatric Therapy is a growing, family-centred, mobile pediatric occupational therapy practice that provides warm, collaborative, and evidence-based support to children and families within their natural environments.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. This role involves providing informal play-based and formal assessments, ongoing intervention, and caregiver coaching to children ages 2–18 across home, school, daycare, and community settings.

The ideal candidate is passionate about child development, sensory integration, emotional regulation, motor skill development, and supporting families through strengths-based interventions. Experience in pediatrics, early intervention, neurodiversity-affirming practice, or community-based OT is highly preferred.

This is an excellent role for OTs who value autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful therapeutic relationships with families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive pediatric OT assessments (fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, feeding, handwriting, emotional regulation, ADLs).
• Develop individualized, family-centred treatment plans aligned with each child’s goals, daily routines, and developmental needs.
• Provide engaging, play-based intervention to support skill development and functional independence.
• Offer caregiver coaching and education to support skill carryover across home, school, and community environments.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, daycare providers, and other clinicians (i.e., SLPs, PTs, psychologists).
• Document progress using clear, professional SOAP notes aligned with COTO standards.
• Communicate regularly with families to ensure collaborative goal-setting and consistent follow-through.
• Maintain organized caseload management and timely documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and optional professional development opportunities.
• Uphold ethical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with COTO as an Occupational Therapist (or eligible upon start date).
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Ontario driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle
• Experience in pediatrics, early intervention, home-based OT, school-based OT, or developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical skills in sensory processing, fine/gross motor development, handwriting, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and/or feeding.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills with children and caregivers.
• Ability to work independently and travel to client homes/schools.
• Comfortable using electronic documentation platforms (e.g., Jane).
• CPR/First Aid (or willing to obtain).
• Professional liability insurance (or willing to obtain).
• Commitment to strengths-based, family-centred, and culturally safe practice.

Why Choose Cubhouse Pediatric Therapy?

• Flexible scheduling – set your own hours (ideal for work–life balance!).
• Competitive independent contractor rates.
• A supportive, values-driven team who truly care about families and clinicians.
• You'll have the opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.
• 1:1 Client Care
• Small caseloads to allow for higher quality client care

About Cubhouse Pediatric Therapy

Cubhouse is a mobile pediatric OT, SLP, PT, and Psychotherapy practice grounded in warmth, inclusivity, and collaboration. We meet children where they are, literally and developmentally, to support meaningful participation in daily life. Our philosophy centres around regulation, relationships, and respect for every child’s individual strengths.