Occupational Therapist (Lead)

KidsAbility is an established multidisciplinary therapy practice located in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands that provides quality Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Therapy services primarily to children between 0-16 years of age. Our occupational therapists provide standardized assessments, consultations, and treatment for children with a range of disabilities, in collaboration with families and community partners in a variety of settings including home, clinic and schools. Qualifications and Experience Graduate of a Bachelors or Masters level Occupational Therapy program. Active license to practice under the College of Occupational Therapists of their province, state or country. Minimum five years clinical pediatric experience. Must register with the Health Practice Commission of the Cayman Islands. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the program; including heavy lifting and bending. Valid drivers license and own vehicle. Criminal records check. Key Responsibilities

• Work with clients and their families to set OT goals which are occupation focused and are targeted, measurable outcomes.
• Provide direct service, consultation, mediation and education to client, family and community providers with a focus on maximizing a child's function in the areas of self-care; productivity (school and play skills) and leisure (community participation).
• Utilize research to establish and support evidence-based practice.
• Provision of in-school consultations to parents and/or teachers as and when needed.
• Program Development.
• Ability to facilitate group sessions
• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 direct therapy sessions (60 minute sessions) per week.
• Responsible for enforcing professional and ethical standards for Occupational Therapist and KidsAbility’s policy and procedures in order to maintain KidsAbility's high quality of care for clients and families.
• Work with the leadership team to promote a positive work culture environment within the clinic and community.
• Facilitate monthly clinical meetings with each OT to mentor, coach, review clients, goals, targets and schedules.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and training schedules for new OTs.
• Trained in Sensory Integration and the EASI.

We are looking for candidates who

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must work effectively and professionally in a small team environment. Collaborate cohesively in a multidisciplinary team. Work independently. Demonstrate superior organization, time management and planning skills. Want to be involved in professional development. Show commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. Show commitment to evidence based practice and measurable goals. Must be very comfortable presenting workshops and presentations.