Occupational Therapist (OT) - Independent Contractor

ParaMed Home Health Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care service provider in Ontario is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) as an Independent Contractor. In this role, you will assess the abilities and needs of clients through community visits, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be registered with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists and possess strong critical thinking skills. This position requires a full-time commitment and offers great flexibility for community services.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the provincial college.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community visits to assess individuals' abilities and needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop client-centered plans and maintain professional records.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists

Current certification of First Aid and CPR

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Independent Contractor

Job Description

Position is for Independent Contractor. 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.

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)
• 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)

Time Type: Full time

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.