Occupational Therapist - Central

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Flexible scheduling

Health and dental benefits

Company mobile devices

Mileage reimbursement

Well-being perks

Job summary

ParaMed Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide community visits and assess abilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. You will work with pediatric in-home or school services and/or adults with health concerns, with flexible FT/PT/contract roles and mentorship available in selected locations.

Time Type Full time. ParaMed offers comprehensive benefits and a total rewards package; compensation discussed during the

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing).
• Mentorship available in selected locations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of community resources available for clients and families.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) within the past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare workers and community resources.
• Analyze environmental factors affecting occupational performance and engagement.
• Develop client-centered plans with clients and inter-professional teams and adjust services accordingly.
• Apply evidence-based problem solving to address client needs.
• Engage clients with a collaborative approach to reach mutual understanding of services.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Client-centered care

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Job Description Occupational Therapist

Locations: Bradford, Beeton, Allison, Innsfill

Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available Mentorship is available in selected locations

In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Best in class training and development programs
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Company paid mobile devices
• Mileage compensation
• Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources
• Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues
• Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment
• Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs
• Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

What you bring:

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
• Accepting New Graduates Licensed ADP authorization preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) #PMAllied

Time Type Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.