Occupational Therapist

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage compensation

Flexible scheduling options

Health and dental benefits

Electronic documentation

Employee well-being perks

Job summary

ParaMed Inc. is hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide community visits for pediatric and adult clients, coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team and equipment vendors to support functional independence.

The role includes client-centered planning and addressing environmental factors to enhance engagement in daily activities. Requires registration with the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists, current First Aid/CPR, a valid driver’s license, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists in good standing.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (within 12 months).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to plan client-centred home or school visits.
• Assess physical, cultural, social and environmental factors affecting occupational performance.
• Develop and adjust client-centered plans with inter-professional teams.
• Demonstrate evidence-based problem solving to address client needs.
• Build rapport with clients to reach mutual understanding on services.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Knowledge of community resources

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

VSS clearance

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Ontario

Job description

Job Description $5000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Hiring full-time, part-time, and independent contractors.

In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Electronic Documentation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Mileage compensation
• Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources.
• Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues.
• Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment.
• Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs.
• Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice.
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed's policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

What you bring:

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing).
• Accepting New Graduates Licensed ADP authorization considered an asset.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families.
• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR.
• A valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).

This is a New Position Time Type Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.

Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.