Occupational Therapist

SE Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension

On-demand pay

Car loan support

Staff perks

Education bursaries

Mentorship

Job summary

SE Health in Vaughan is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Stroke Rehab clinic (955 Major Mac). You will manage patients through assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up, and collaborate with therapy assistants in a team-based rehab setting, with possible early evening shifts.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited OT program, registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and demonstrate strong communication, initiative and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments.
• Formulate goals and recommendations.
• Plan and implement client-centered treatment programs with Therapy Assistants.
• Promote OT services to external referral sources.
• Participate in program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provide ad-hoc home-based OT therapy as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Accredited OT program

Ontario OT registration (COTO)

Job description

SE Health is currently hiring Occupational Therapist to work within the Rehab Services portfolio in their Community Stroke Rehab clinic ( (955 Major Mac) in Vaughan. The Occupational Therapist will provide patient management through all stages of assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to patients. The successful candidate will be familiar working in a team environment and in delegating treatment to appropriately qualified therapy assistants and be available to potentially work early evening hours as needed.

As the successful candidate, you are a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy and are a member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a high level of initiative and adaptability to rapidly changing demands.

Position Summary

TEMP Full Time for 6 months.

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. At SE you are afforded the time you need to help 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!

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments
• Formulating goals and recommendations
• Planning and implementing client-centered, goal-directed treatment programs & working with Therapy Assistants
• Assist in the promotion of occupational therapy services to external referral sources
• Participating actively in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the program
• Provide ad-hoc home based OT therapy as needed

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy and are a member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Recent experience in managing patients in acute/rehab 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
• 2 years of clinical experience in Stroke/Neurological patient populations is preferred
• Experience in assessment and generating treatment plans for patients with stroke/neurological disorders
• Knowledge of stroke best practices
• Experience with Chronic disease management is a good asset
• Sound knowledge of community resources is an asset
• NDT training is an asset
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong customer service focus and excellent problem-solving skills required
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications
• CPR Level C + AED, and Standard/ Intermediate First Aide certificate
• Valid G license required
• Criminal background check, Vulnerable sector check and Immunization record (current)

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and 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’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility

If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

AI and compensation details

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a replacement position. The hiring pay range is $40.00 - $49.00 per hour based on experience.