Occupational Therapist

Propel Physiotherapy; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated licensed occupational therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on client-centered care for individuals with neurological and orthopedic injuries. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in upper extremity rehabilitation and cognitive challenges while benefiting from mentorship and support from experienced practitioners. If you are passionate about making a difference in clients' lives and are eager to grow in your profession, this part-time position offers a pathway to full-time employment in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with COTO.
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to clients with neurological conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for optimal client care.

Skills

Clinical care practices

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Listening skills

Adaptability

Education

University Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Ontario College of Occupational Therapists

Membership in Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Job description

About Propel Physiotherapy

Established in 2016, Propel Physiotherapy is one of the Greater Toronto Area’s leading treatment centres for neurological injuries and complex orthopedic injuries. Propel Physiotherapy takes a holistic approach to rehabilitation with an emphasis on client-centered treatment, research, education, and community engagement that can help clients maximize their mobility and improve their performance in meaningful daily activities. With a team of more than 25 therapists and office administrators, Propel Physiotherapy offers a wide range of healthcare services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, exercise therapy, mindfulness, community-based therapy, and acupuncture services from our three clinic locations in Pickering, Peterborough and Etobicoke. We also offer mobile and virtual therapy for communities in surrounding areas.

Propel Physiotherapy is in search of a licensed occupational therapist to join the high-performing and fast-growing team of practitioners in our clinic. We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate professionalism, excellent communication skills, and creativity with care catered to a busy caseload, providing assessment and treatment to clients with various neurological conditions (TBI, Stroke, SCI, MS, etc.) and MSK injuries.

You will have the opportunity to practice and build your expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation, splinting fabrication, as well as address the cognitive challenges that some of the clients are facing.

Our clinics operate in a collaborative practice environment with different health care providers including other physiotherapists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, chiropractors, and case managers who are leaders in their respective fields. This role requires seamless integration and excellent communication with these team members to optimize the health and rehabilitation of our clients.

We have a large accessible clinic space with admin support that will reduce travel between clients in the community and offer a variety of equipment that will enhance the treatment options for your client. This licensed occupational therapist role reports to the Director of Occupational Therapy as well as the Clinic Manager. We provide administrative team support to facilitate paperwork, booking, and billing.

The Candidate

The candidate must demonstrate exceptional clinical care practices, superior professionalism, and a firm desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary entrepreneurial environment. This candidate must have the following:

• University Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists (COTO)
• Member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapist (OSOT) is an asset.
• Clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation (physical, cognitive, sensory and psychosocial) and upper extremity rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions preferred.
• Experience in a private practice setting and independent contractor experience is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A skilled listener who creates meaningful connections with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Possess a diverse skill set and willingness to share and learn as their role grows.
• Thinks outside the box and demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage their own caseload, respond to urgent issues, and consistently communicate with team members in a timely manner.
• Abide by college standards pertaining to client confidentiality, record keeping, informed consent, and practice as a licensed occupational therapist.
• Experience or interest in blogging and social media is an asset.
• Have a valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Will comply with college standards in record keeping and complete reports according to client treatment plans in a timely manner.

*New graduates with a passion for making a difference in people’s lives are welcome to apply.

Commitment and Compensation

This is a part-time position with 15-22.5 hours of work, spread across three days of the week, with the ability to transition to full-time employment. The clinician should be able to service clients in-clinic and on occasion, the surrounding community, throughout the work week. Exact hours and days of operation can be discussed with management.

The Work Environment

In order to pursue our vision of becoming the leading treatment centre for complex neurological injuries and orthopedic injuries in Ontario, we place great focus on knowledge sharing, personal development, and staff empowerment.

We provide mentorship to new and junior therapists, including mentorship meetings with management staff who are experienced in neuro rehabilitation (coma stimulation, brain injury and stroke rehab, upper extremity rehabilitation including orthopedic injuries, splinting) with the goal of providing the best care possible to our clients.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and résumé to:

Ana Gollega, Director of Occupational Therapy Services, Propel Physiotherapy [e-mail]

David Friesen, Clinical Manager, Propel Physiotherapy Peterborough [e-mail]

Hoong Phang, Managing Director, Propel Physiotherapy [e-mail]

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 416 621 2506.