Community Access Occupational Therapist – Pediatric

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us : “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Pay Range

Scarborough School-Based Program

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week,

Contracted Employee Position for the duration of the school year

As an Occupational Therapist at VHA, you will be assessing and providing consultation, recommendations and interventions to a diverse group of pediatric clients in their schools using evidence-based best practice. You will ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with the client care team regarding plans and schedules for interventions, problem solve in collaboration with the client and care team to create opportunities for more independence and promote VHA’s core beliefs and values.

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Occupational Therapist have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to :

• Become part of a new innovative model of client care contributing to the school-based Rehabilitation Program.
• Consultative model of service delivery providing education to the school team and parents / guardians.
• Working with the student 1 : 1 or in the classroom to trial / practice strategies.
• Modelling skills / strategies and advocating on behalf of the student’s needs.
• Focus of intervention includes (but not limited to) : Fine motor skills, gross motor skills, printing, typing, motor planning, visual perception, ADLs, sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning.
• A key team member to ensure clients have access to OT services in a timely manner.
• Administrative and scheduling support so you can focus on direct client care.

Required Qualifications :

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. I