Oshawa, ON, CA

17 days ago Requisition ID: 19720

Community Occupational Therapist – Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) – a division of Lifemark.

Durham Region, ON

Sign-on bonus up to $5000.00 available!

We are seeking Occupational Therapists in the following areas of Durham Region (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Uxbridge, Newcastle)

What does CAR provide?

• A flexible work schedule and independent management of hybrid caseload volume (virtual visits/assessments available!)
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• An extensive mentorship program within a diverse and supportive work environment
• An opportunity to utilize a client-centered approach
• An extremely rewarding work environment in which significant and impactful service makes a direct difference in client’s lives
• A chance to make an appreciated and valuable contribution to promoting health and well-being within the community in which client’s reside

As Durham Region’s largest community based rehabilitative therapy provider we have been providing community rehabilitation services for adults and children since 1997. Our Vision is to be recognized as a trusted and quality provider of healthcare services, helping adults and children to maximize their functional abilities within their environment and enable them to participate more fully in life’s activities and rewards. At Community Advantage Rehabilitation, we work together with our clients to advance their quality of life using best practices, innovation and quality standards. We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our clients and employees with Personal Protective Equipment provided, the spacing of clients, screening, and more. Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory.

We are currently seeking qualified Registered Occupational Therapists to provide services to our Adult clients within the community. This position is a flexible role, and the working hours range from part-time to full time depending on your desired client caseload size.

OT Responsibilities:

• Provide ministry funded, community based Occupational Therapy services within the client’s place of residence
• Provide occupational therapy assessment (through interview, standardized and informal assessment techniques) in the areas of home safety, home modifications, equipment prescription, fall prevention, mobility, cognition, stroke, etc
• Develop and implement best practice and evidence-based occupational therapy intervention in collaboration with clients/caregivers
• Provide education to client/caregivers and link to community agencies/resources when appropriate
• Complete funding applications as applicable
• Complete and maintain documentation related to assessment findings, care plans, progress and discharge summaries according to CAR, the referral source and COTO standards

Requirements:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario(required)
• Experience in working with in a community setting is preferred but will consider new graduates
• Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional team
• Ability to prioritize, manage self-scheduling and meet reporting deadlines
• Excellent oral, written skills and report writing
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation is required for this position

Visit us on http://www.car-rehab.com

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.    

Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.

Effective November 1, 2021 all Lifemark employees are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to agree to undergo regular antigen testing when necessary. Full vaccination occurs 14 days following the second dose of a Health Canada approved vaccine.