Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full-time

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing therapy services to individuals in the community, working collaboratively with other stakeholders and community services to achieve client-centered care goals.

Requirements

• Masters in Occupational Therapy (or degree prepared occupational therapy education prior to 2008)
• Valid registration with the College of Occupational Therapists and associated liability insurance
• Member with the provincial Society of Occupational Therapist is preferred
• 1 year experience in a health care environment (i.e. long term care, acute medicine, rehab unit, rehab clinic or community visiting program)
• Detailed knowledge of the healthcare system and service delivery model used
• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources preferred
• Provided care to clients of varying diagnoses across the lifespan (stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), falls, dementia, Parkinson’s, Chronic Lung Disease, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), developmental delay, learning disability etc.)
• Experience with clients who have musculoskeletal challenges an asset
• Paediatric experience for OT’s working in the school environment
• Ability to utilize computer software program(s) on a hand held device (i.e. phone or tablet)
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology for documentation of client outcomes
• Strong communicate skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work interdependently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adjust to working in different social and economic environments
• Ability to respond to changes in client caseloads and care needs
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills to balance client visits, paperwork and urgency of referrals
• Demonstrates a passion for serving the community and a commitment to ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance