Occupational Therapist

Bayshore HealthCare

Pickering

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Professional development fund

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bayshore Therapy & Rehab is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide in-home and community-based rehabilitation across Barrie, the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga and surrounding areas. You will assess, treat, document and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients with WSIB, auto insurance, vocational rehab and mental health needs.

The OT will manage a diverse caseload, complete accurate reports, and collaborate with lawyers, insurers and physicians.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of OT.
Professional liability insurance.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
Excellent organization, time management and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive locally.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments and home safety evaluations.
Implement treatment programs and return-to-work plans.
Supervise Rehab Assistants and coordinate with health care teams.
Maintain accurate clinical records and detailed reports.
Engage with clients, insurers, physicians and other stakeholders.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Professional Liability Insurance

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Bayshore Therapy & Rehab is one of Canada’s largest interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, led by a dynamic team of passionate, innovative and caring Occupational Therapists. Professional growth and development, job satisfaction, employee engagement and providing a supportive team environment are some of our core values. We are currently seeking an experienced full-time Occupational Therapist to provide services in Barrie, Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga and surrounding areas. If you enjoy diversity, learning, working in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with an amazing team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT), under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation, is responsible for completing professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, report writing, communication with health care team and referral sources, team meetings and overall management of caseload. Areas of practice include Workplace Safety Insurance (WSIB), Auto Insurance, Vocational Rehab, Mental Health, Accessible Transit, Private services and other services as assigned. Occupational Therapy services are carried out in clients’ homes, communities, and worksites.

Clinical Responsibilities

Completing comprehensive assessments: OT In Home, Attendant Care, Worksite, Ergonomic, Cognitive, Mental Health, Home Safety, Home Accessibility, Mobility and others.
Implementing treatment programs once approved, including sourcing assistive devices, return to work programs, job coaching, behavioural activation, cognitive rehab and implementing return to activities of daily living programs.
Delegating, training and supervising Rehab Assistants.
Maintaining accurate clinical records and completing detailed reports according to Bayshore and College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards.
Collaborating and communicating with other members of the health care team.
Cultivating customer relationships, such as lawyers, insurers, physicians, psychologists and WSIB.
Attending and contributing to internal training and team building activities and sharing resources.

Other Responsibilities

Registered and in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Participates in ongoing internal and external education activities and professional development.
Adheres to Bayshore Therapy & Rehab Policies and Procedures
Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
Completes other tasks as requested

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registration and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Professional Liability Insurance
Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Excellent organization, time management, analytical, communication, planning, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Enjoy variety of work, and able to meet tight deadlines
Passionate about role, enthusiastic, willingness to explore diverse opportunities, and desire to make a difference to the clients served.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive locally and further distances if requested

Experience

Minimum of three years providing Occupational Therapy services preferred.
New graduates welcome to apply
Experience with Automobile Insurance and WSIB an asset.
ADP Authorizer and experience with complex seating an asset.
Experience with hospital discharge planning, medical legal report writing, CAT Assessments and Future Care Cost Assessments an asset.
Skills such as Ergonomics, Functional Abilities Evaluations, Vocational Rehab, Job Coaching, PGAP, mental health, ABI and SCI an asset.

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