Occupational Therapist

SEHC; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Total Rewards

Pension

On-demand pay

Car loan support

Supportive housing

Staff perks

Job summary

SE Health in Canada is hiring Occupational Therapists to join the Acute Care Transitions Program, supporting patients moving from hospital to home. You will work within a diverse interdisciplinary team to create holistic, client-centered care plans addressing physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Independent contract or employment options are available. This role follows a hybrid work approach with travel to clients’ homes and community sites; a vehicle and valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Independent contract or employment options available.
• Hybrid work arrangement enabling remote and in-person client visits.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments
• Formulating goals and recommendations
• Planning and implementing client-centered, goal-directed treatment programs
• Recent experience in managing patients in acute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation programs is preferred
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional, able to work effectively with rehab assistants and an interdisciplinary team
• Sound knowledge of community resources is an asset
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications
• Hybrid work approach with remote work and client visits in acute/rehab or community settings
• Travel is required with access to a vehicle

Skills

Client-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & planning

Autonomy & self-direction

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

The Acute Care Transitions Program ensures seamless, compassionate care as patients move from hospital to home. Designed to support both patients and their families, the program connects individuals with community-based healthcare providers, social support services, primary care, and acute care teams. Together, they create personalized plans that improve outcomes and ease the transition to home.

Potential Sign on Bonus of $9000.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are hiring dynamic, passionate Occupational Therapists (OTs)who wants to be part of the transformational change in home and community care by providing care in a truly client-centered approach. You are excited about working in an environment that puts the care team in the driving seat, being part of a self-directed team that offers a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility. You will be part of a diverse care team that will provide services to a roster of clients in the community. You willbe part of a collaborative team that will conduct joint care planning with a focus on client-centered goals, addressing theclient’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual domains, andcreating a holistic care plan. Each client is assigned a primary care clinician, a member of the interdisciplinary team who will lead care planning for that client and facilitate theinterdisciplinary team to reach theclient’s care goals. As part of the SE Transitions team, youwill be a part of the team that will be accountable for the care and services you provide and the outcomes your clients achieve.

Independent Contract or Employment options are available.

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards.So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition
  Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Innovative.At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact
  Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life.At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Support to be your best.SE Therapists are afforded the time they need to help their patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!

JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting assessments
• Formulating goals and recommendations
• Planning and implementing client-centered, goal-directed treatment programs
• Recent experience in managing patients inacute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation programs is preferred
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional, able to work effectively and collaboratively with rehab assistants as well as with a high-performance interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Sound knowledge of community resources is an asset
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications
• This role follows a hybrid work approach where you are able to work remotely and with the clients in their acute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation setting
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license and the ability to travel

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope,happinessand exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential.We’realso an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strongbenefitsand real opportunities to grow.We’reAllInTogether.

We use AI to take notes during our interview.

All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The hiring pay range is $38.00 - $45.00 per hour based on experience.