Occupational Therapist Kent

Job Description Occupational Therapist

Location:

Chatham Kent Sign on Bonus Available Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available

In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why you’ll love working here:

Electronic Documentation Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Mileage compensation

Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources

Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues

Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment

Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs

Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.

Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice

Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with Para Med’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

What you bring:

Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)
Accepting New Graduates Licensed ADP authorization considered an asset

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families

Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPRA valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle

Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.#PMAllied

Time Type Part time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

Para Med 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…