Occupational Therapist

ParaMed Home Health Care; Campbellford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Northumberland County is looking for an Occupational Therapist to conduct community visits and assess individual needs. The role requires working closely with multidisciplinary teams and community resources, offering flexible scheduling. Applicants should be registered with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists, have strong critical thinking skills, and a valid driving license. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including training programs and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee well-being perks

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing).
• Accepting New Graduates Licensed.
• Pediatrics Experience an asset.
• ADP authorization preferred.
• Current certification of First Aid and CPR.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop client-centered plans with inter-professional teams.
• Engage clients using a collaborative approach.
• Maintain professional client records.

Skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of applicable community resources

Education

Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists

Job description

Job Description

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

Up to $7500 Sign on Bonus

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

• Best in class training and development programs
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• 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
• Pediatrics Experience an asset
• ADP authorization preferred
• 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)

Time Type

Part time

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.