Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Para Med Extendicare provides Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home based and community service settings.

We are looking for Occupational Therapists that can bring their integrated approach in therapy services to our client’s homes. Our Occupational Therapists enjoy a fun, upbeat and dynamic environment that keeps them independent and adaptable. Our Occupational Therapist will be working with a variety client conditions. Primary population is adult however there are occasional pediatric referrals. If you are looking for an environment where you get to use a wide range of your therapy skills to improve the well‑being of your clients and build your passion for Home Care, then this role will be right for you.

If you are a new Occupational Therapist graduate, our team provides intensive learning and development opportunities to upskill you on community‑based work.

A generous sign on bonus is also available to candidates!

We have Full‑time, Part‑time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available where the OT can create a schedule that works for them and will be assigned to geographic areas around Muskoka, Ontario (Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Port Severn, Port Sydney, Port Carling, Mac Tier, Georgian Bay, and Honey Harbour).

• Change your client’s lives in the comfort of their home. You will assess and build an accurate therapy care plan based on the real environment of our client. No more second guessing on what is best for them. This includes but 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 clients to solve problems that interfere with their ability to do things that are important to them
• Collaborate with an inter healthcare team that partners with our client’s family members and caregivers to build an inter‑discipline, holistic 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 and training system for them.

• Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary program in Occupational Therapy
• Current active registration and is in good standing as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the use of a reliable vehicle

• Competitive Total Compensation package,
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Comprehensive health and dental package, including comprehensive support for mental health
• Vacation Pay and Time Off
• Paid mobile and/or communication devices
• Extensive learning and education development opportunities
• A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
• A commitment to excellence.

Full time

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…