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

Location: Currently hiring for Oshawa - Durham Region, ON

Sign-on bonus up to $5000.00 available!

Lifemark’s Home and Community Care division, Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) is looking for Registered Occupational Therapiststo provide services to our Adult clients within the community. The position can be a flexible one, with working hours ranging from part-time to full time depending on your desired client caseload size.

What does CAR provide?

• A flexible work schedule – supporting work life balance
• Independent management of hybrid caseload volume (virtual visits/assessments available!)
• Competitive remuneration
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• An extensive mentorship program within a diverse and supportive work environment
• An extremely rewarding work environment in which significant and impactful client-centered service make 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
• Willingness to consider permanent employee relationship if desired

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.

OT Responsibilities:

• Provide ministry funded, community based Occupational Therapy services within the client’s place of residence and/or through virtual services
• 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
• Assign patient care plan, and provide supervision and monitoring of occupational therapy assistants when appropriate
• Effectively communicate information by providing education to client/caregivers and linking to community agencies/resources when appropriate
• Complete funding applications as applicable
• Complete and maintain current and accurate documentation related to assessment findings, care plans, progress and discharge summaries according to CAR, the referral source and COTO standards
• Opportunity to service private clients

Requirements:

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (required)
• Experience working within a community setting is an asset but new graduates are welcome
• 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 and report writing skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation is required for this position

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Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

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