Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Clinical Lead (Central West)

VHA; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit home care provider as an Occupational Therapist, where you will make a meaningful impact on pediatric clients' lives. In this role, you will assess and implement evidence-based interventions, ensuring coordinated care with a dedicated team. With a focus on client-centered approaches, you will help promote independence and well-being in various community settings. This organization values continuous learning and offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Benefits and pension plan

Compensation for education and professional development

Comprehensive orientation and training

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement occupational therapy interventions for pediatric clients.
• Ensure coordinated delivery of care through communication with the client care team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Caseload Management

Electronic Documentation

Virtual Care Provision

Compassion and Empathy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Clinical Lead (Central West)

Apply locations Toronto, ON Mississauga, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR202400811

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings.

As an Occupational Therapist at VHA, you will be assessing and providing consultation, recommendations and interventions to a diverse group of pediatric clients in their homes and/or schools using evidence-based best practice. You will ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with the client care team regarding plans and schedules for interventions, problem solve in collaboration with the client and care team to create opportunities for more independence and promote VHA’s core beliefs and values.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• Assesses and implements occupational therapy interventions in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA and the perspective regulatory college.
• Implement client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
• Ensure that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measures.
• Ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
• Document all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the organization.
• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Self-driven with ability to work independently.
• Skilled in caseload management.
• Skilled at electronic documentation.
• Able to provide virtual care.
• A registered ADP authorizer (asset).

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees.
• Compensation for education and professional development.
• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career.
• Mentorship and peer support.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Wellness resources.
• Perks & discounts.
• Staff & service provider events.

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.