Occupational Therapist

Saint Elizabeth; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the Region of Waterloo seeks a Casual Occupational Therapist to provide client-centered care in various settings, including home rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, effective communication skills, and a passion for making a difference in clients' lives. This role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexibility in work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Tuition assistance programs

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Recent experience in managing patients in acute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for clients.
• Formulate goals and recommendations for therapy.
• Plan and implement client-centered treatment programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Overview

Make an Impact on People’s Lives; Join SE Health as a Casual Occupational Therapist in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, New Hamburg, Ayr, Breslau and surrounding areas!

SE Health Occupational Therapists provide person-centered care, build rapport and trust with clients, and support progress in their home. Join a diverse, collaborative, and supportive care team to apply your skills and compassion to a roster of clients in the community. Use a client-centered approach to address physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Make a difference in clients’ lives and experience growth in yours.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments
• Formulating goals and recommendations
• Planning and implementing client-centered, goal-directed treatment programs

Why join our team

• Competitive compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on-demand pay, car loan support and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE. We offer tuition assistance programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support lifelong learning. Our leadership team supports you to practice to full scope, integrate current evidence into practice, and be part of a strong, supportive team. SE’s orientation and development programs are designed to help both new and seasoned practitioners excel and provide the best care in a warm, nurturing way.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have opportunities to work in different patient-facing therapy roles in various locations and can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you contribute in new ways.
• Manage your life. SE offers flexibility to balance life with child care or elder care. You can set and adjust your schedule within your roster of clients.
• Support to be your best. SE Therapists have time to help patients, build rapport, achieve care and recovery goals, and understand environments that impact recovery. Meet patients where they are and help them reach new heights.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Recent experience in managing patients in acute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation is preferred.
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively with rehab assistants and a high-performance interdisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of community resources is an asset.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Positive work and attendance record.
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications.
• This role follows a hybrid work approach with remote work and client engagements in acute/rehab or community-based settings.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. We bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada, treating each person with dignity and care. We are a not-for-profit social enterprise that shares knowledge, provides the best care, and helps clients realize meaningful health and wellbeing goals. We offer a competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work-life balance. We’re a great place to work and hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of health and safety, SE Health requires applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses, with 14 days since the last dose).

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If accommodations are needed due to illness or disability, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.