Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Clinical Lead (Central West)

VHA; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide assessments and interventions for clients in their homes and schools. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, teamwork, and communication with care teams to enhance client independence. Join a leading organization committed to quality care and professional development.

Benefits

Benefits and pension plan

Compensation for education and professional development

Comprehensive orientation and training

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement occupational therapy interventions.
• Ensure coordinated delivery of care through communication.
• Document all assessment findings and treatment plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Self-driven

Caseload management

Electronic documentation

Virtual care

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Wellness resources.

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.