Occupational Therapist

ParaMed; Loyalist; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

ParaMed, a leading home health care provider, seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver community visits that assess abilities and needs, working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to support client function. This role may involve pediatrics (in-home or school services) and/or adults with health concerns.

You will develop client-centered plans, collaborate with teams, and adapt services to reflect physical, social, cultural and economic environments while maintaining compliant

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing).
• Accepting new graduates.
• Licensed.
• ADP authorization considered an asset.
• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Able to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to assess and address clients' occupational performance and engagement.
• Develop client-centered plans with client, inter-professional teams, and adjust services to reflect individual environments.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving and judgement to address client needs.
• Maintain professional client records in compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Job description

Job Description$5000 Sign-On Bonus!!Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available.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 DocumentationFlexible scheduling optionsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansMileage compensationEmployee well-being perksWhat you’ll do:Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resourcesAnalyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issuesDevelop 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 environmentDemonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needsEngage 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 practiceMaintain 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 LicensedADP authorization considered an assetStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and familiesCurrent certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPRA valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicleAble to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)This is a New Position#PMAlliedTime TypeFull timeCompensation DetailsCompensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.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 dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.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. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail] acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.