Occupational Therapist

ParaMed Home Health Care; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HOOPP pension plan

Paid vacation time off

Mileage reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

ParaMed Home Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver in-home therapy with a flexible, hybrid care model, combining in-person and virtual visits. Candidates should be licensed, with access to a vehicle, and able to engage families and caregivers in goal-focused care plans.

The role supports mentorship, ongoing development, and a collaborative team across Ontario. New grads welcome to apply, with paid vacation and comprehensive benefits in a unionized setting.

Qualifications

• Current active registration and in good standing as an Occupational Therapist with COTO.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Able to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients in their homes and develop an accurate therapy care plan based on the real environment.
• Develop health promotion programs and promote client safety.
• Prescribe equipment and supplies as part of therapy plan and collaborate with families and caregivers.
• Provide both face-to-face and virtual care, building a flexible schedule with clients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team and mentors to ensure high-quality care.

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist that can bring their integrated approach in therapy services to our client's homes. Our Occupational Therapist enjoy an environment that keeps them flexible and adaptable. They will be part of a greater team that fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse. Every idea and perspective is valued and we encourage our Occupational Therapist to learn and teach evidence-based practice with colleagues from all over Ontario.

New grads, Provisionally licensed Occupational Therapists are welcomed to apply! Mentorship support is available!

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

This is a Unionized environment in St. Thomas.

What You Will Be Doing

• Change your clients’ lives in the comfort of their homes. You will assess and build an accurate therapy care plan based on the real environment of our client. No more second-guessing on what’s best for them. This includes but is not limited to developing health promotion programs, prescribing equipment and supplies, promoting client safety.
• Creativity and Adaptability. You will exert critical thinking to provide complex preventative or corrective actions for a variety of clients with diverse needs. You will solve problems that interfere with their ability to do things that are important to them.
• Partner with our client’s family members, caregivers, and other health care professionals regarding their treatment goals and service plans.
• Because we use a hybrid model of care, including face-to-face and virtual, you can build a schedule that works for you and your client.
• We value an independent and flexible OT while providing a dedicated support, mentorship, and training system with a stable team from multi-disciplines.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive Total Compensation package, get paid for the work that you do per visit
• Comprehensive health and dental package, including comprehensive support for mental health
• Enrollment in the HOOPP Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extensive skills training, learning, and educational development opportunities
• A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence.

Skills Needed For Success And Requirements

• Current active registration and is in good standing as an Occupational Therapist with COTO.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the use of a reliable vehicle
• Able to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!

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

Time Type

Full time

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.