Occupational Therapist

Canadian Shield Health Care Services; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Vision care

Pension Plan

Job summary

Canadian Shield Health Care Services is looking for an Occupational Therapist to provide superior care in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The role offers full-time, part-time, and casual options.

Key benefits include competitive wages, comprehensive dental and health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The Occupational Therapist will engage in patient assessments, treatment planning, and work within an interdisciplinary team.

This position enables you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients, promoting their independence and recovery in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening needed.
• TB testing and two supervisory references required.

Responsibilities

• Establish meaningful patient-centered goals.
• Assess cognitive, psychosocial, and physical abilities of patients.
• Recommending and implementing treatments aligned with patient goals.

Skills

Clinical Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

(ADP) Assistant Device Program Authorizer certification

Experience in geriatric rehab

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting career where you are valued and rewarded for your work, all while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Well, it’s a good thing you’re seeing this job posting!

Canadian Shield Health Care Services is in search of an outgoing, kind and ambitious Occupational Therapist to provide clients in our service areas with a superior level of care. Applicants will have the opportunity to gain work experience in a community and clinic setting, professional growth, work with an interdisciplinary team, and potential for advancement. Canadian Shield Health Care Services provides safe, sincere and compassionate health care services by valuing our employees and operating with transparency with our values of dignity, empowerment and strength.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-Time, Casual

Pay: $57

Available Benefits

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Clinical Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• (ADP) Asst Device Program Authorizer certification and experience in geriatric rehab would be considered

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Candidates who have been offered a position are required to provide:

• A clear criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening
• TB testing
• Two supervisory references

Benefits Of Applying

• Full and Part-Time Career Opportunities: We offer flexible career options to suit your lifestyle, whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility
• Competitive Industry Wages: Earn top wages for the critical work you do, reflecting your skills and dedication
• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages: Enjoy company-sponsored health and dental benefits and pension for you and your family, ensuring your well-being
• Travel Compensation: Get competitive compensation for your travel, recognizing the importance of your time and effort
• Efficient Work Schedules: Experience work schedules designed to maximize care time and minimize travel, enhancing your work-life balance
• Career Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our organization
• Supportive Management: Enjoy easy access to managers and schedulers who are committed to listening and supporting the important work you do.

Duties And Responsibilities

Newcomers to the North may be eligible for the Northern Health Programs Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of up to $5,000 per year for up to three years. Please see program details to determine eligibility.

Working at Canadian Shield Health Care Services is a great career choice! It offers an outpatient rehabilitation environment where we focus on holistic wellness, re-activation and helping patients achieve maximum recovery and independence. Enjoy the wonderful advantage of really getting to know our patients during their recovery journey with us. Consider our rehab environment as a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.

The Occupational Therapist at Canadian Shield Health Care Services participates in:

• Establishing meaningful patient-centered goals
• Assessing patients’ cognitive, psychosocial, and physical abilities
• Assessing and adapting environments and activities to maximize function
• Recommending and implementing treatments to work toward the patient’s goals
• Discharge & transition planning to facilitate maintaining a patient’s best quality of life after leaving the facility.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Supervision of support staff.
• Participating in maintaining a safe and nurturing care environment
• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement through participating in communities of practice, ongoing education, clinical & operational improvement opportunities and supporting the knowledge and skill development of other staff and formal learners.

The primary goal of our Occupational Therapists is to ensure our patients are receiving high quality, patient-centered care that aligns with our values of Strength, Dignity and Empowerment. The Occupational Therapist works within an interprofessional team to provide therapy services to patients in medically complex and slow-paced rehabilitation programs for adult and geriatric populations.