Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Tessellate Child and Family Therapy provides occupational therapy, physiotherapy, mental health and play therapy services to children and families in the Greater Toronto Area. The practice focuses on creating a supportive, child-centred environment that promotes emotional, social, and developmental well-being. Services are designed to engage children in therapeutic play while supporting caregivers with practical strategies. Team members collaborate to offer integrated care that responds to the unique needs of each child and family.

We believe every child deserves to be understood, supported, and empowered.

Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with families to help children develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to participate meaningfully in everyday life.

Whether supporting sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor development, self-care, or participation in school and play, we strive to provide individualized care that builds on each child’s unique strengths.

The Paediatric Occupational Therapist is a contract, on-site role based in Etobicoke, ON. This position involves assessing children’s sensory, motor, emotional, social, and functional needs; developing individualized treatment plans; and delivering play-based occupational therapy interventions in a clinic setting. The therapist will collaborate with mental health clinicians, families, and community partners to support children’s participation at home, school, and in the community.

Daily tasks include documentation, progress monitoring, and communicating recommendations to caregivers and other providers. The role also involves contributing to program development, maintaining best practices, and participating in team meetings and case consultations.

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated competency in Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention, with experience working with children across all developmental stages.
• Knowledge in Sensory Integration and supporting self-regulation, motor planning, and functional participation through play-based approaches.
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with children and families
• Experience in mental health or play-based clinical settings is an asset, including familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong clinical reasoning, and organized documentation practices.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive services.
• Ability to work on-site in Etobicoke, ON, and to manage a consistent caseload while maintaining professional boundaries and ethics.
• Experience working with neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals

• Opportunities for mentorship and/or consultation within our multidisciplinary team
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Professional development funding and ongoing learning opportunities
• A warm, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Full administrative support, including scheduling, billing, and client inquiries
• Free on-site parking
• A thoughtfully designed pediatric clinic space