Community Occupational Therapist

GLA Rehab; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GLA Rehab is seeking a Community Occupational Therapist to provide discharge planning for clients in hospital or rehab settings, and conduct home/community assessments to support return to activities of daily living.

You will collaborate with clients, families and care teams, document cases, and adapt plans with flexible hours. A valid driver’s license is required for community visits and Ontario OT registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario.
• Post-secondary education in Occupational Therapy.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for community-based work.
• Computer skills.
• Critical thinking and decision making.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing client assessment in a community setting, outlining presenting impairment, using standardized assessment tools
• Designing a treatment plan using evidence based information, relevant best practice guidelines and clinical experience
• Actively engaging clients, families, other team members and caregivers to address client centered goals
• Linking clients/caregivers with appropriate community partners/services/agencies
• Evaluating and documenting the effectiveness of the intervention, client’s response and progress towards goal attainment
• Completing clinical records according to standards
• Communicating effectively with clients, families and referral sources, including team members and office staff
• Provide services in a flexible environment and flexible working hours

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Experience with SABS (asset)

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Therapy

Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist – Job Description

Our OTs provide discharge planning for clients in hospital or rehab settings, attendant care assessments, community-based treatment to return clients to ADLs, cognitive assessment and treatment, case management services, OT Catastrophic Application Assessments, Case Management, Future Care Costs and Return to Work assessments.

We offer a clinical and SABS supportive work environment, competitive remuneration and the flexibility to manage your own work schedule and caseload.

We currently have openings for Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing client assessment in a community setting, outlining presenting impairment, using standardized assessment tools
• Designing a treatment plan using evidence based information, relevant best practice guidelines and clinical experience
• Actively engaging clients, families, other team members and caregivers to address client centered goals
• Linking clients/caregivers with appropriate community partners/services/agencies
• Evaluating and documenting the effectiveness of the intervention, client’s response and progress towards goal attainment
• Completing clinical records according to standards
• Communicating effectively with clients, families and referral sources, including team members and office staff
• Provide services in a flexible environment and flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario
• Post-Secondary education in Occupational Therapy
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle as all work is community based
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Experience working under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) will be considered an asset.