Occupational Therapist - ADP Authorized (Maple, ON)

Lifemark; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team. This independent contractor role involves conducting clinical evaluations, making equipment recommendations, and providing essential education to clients and families. With a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community. The company prioritizes innovative thinking, career development, and personal wellness, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff. Join a leader in rehabilitation services and help empower individuals to achieve greater independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists.
• ADP Authorization is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations and identify equipment needs.
• Provide education on daily living activities and adaptive aides.

Skills

Clinical evaluations

ADL assessments

Equipment recommendations

Education on seating and positioning

Education

Registration with Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists

ADP Authorization

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team!

Location: Maple, ON

Independent Contractor role

In this role you will:

• Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments.
• Identify appropriate equipment needs and initiate recommendations.
• Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications/funding letters to the Ministry of Health, insurance agencies, and other funding parties.
• Provide informal education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs, and adaptive aides, as well as ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence, and safety.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, and falls and injury prevention.
• Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart as per guidelines established by the College of Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications:

• Registration with the Provincial Association of Occupational Therapists.
• ADP Authorization is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation-focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes and 55 retirement communities, providing over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on four pillars: we foster innovative thinking, assist with career development, support personal health and wellness, and are devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information about us!

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca.