Occupational Therapist - Chatham Kent

ParaMed; Chatham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Health and dental benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Well-being perks

Job summary

ParaMed is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Chatham-Kent to join our multidisciplinary team delivering client-centered home health care. You will assess and address occupational performance impacts, develop personalized plans with clients and colleagues, and ensure ethical, evidence-based care across diverse settings.

Applicants must be registered in good standing with the provincial OT college, and new graduates are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
• Accepting New Graduates
• Licensed ADP authorization considered an asset
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare workers and community resources.
• Analyze how physical, social, cultural, and environmental factors affect occupational performance.
• Develop client-centered plans with clients and inter-professional teams and adjust services accordingly.
• Demonstrate evidence-based problem solving to address client needs.
• Engage clients with a collaborative approach to build rapport and agreement on services.
• Maintain knowledge and skills to provide safe, efficient, effective service and stay current with practice changes.
• Maintain professional client records in compliance with ParaMed policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Community resources

First Aid & CPR (current)

Driver's license

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

New graduates accepted

ADP authorization asset

Job description

Job Description Occupational Therapist

Location: Chatham Kent

Sign on Bonus Available

Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available

Why you’ll love working here:

• Electronic Documentation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• 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 considered an asset
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• Currentcertification (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)

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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.

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.