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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Closing the Gap Healthcare GroupKitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD67000–CAD139000 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist that can bring their integrated approach in therapy services to our clients’ homes and schools in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph region.

This is a full time position. Our Occupational Therapists enjoy an environment that keeps them flexible and adaptable. They will be part of a greater team that fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse. Every idea and perspective is valued and we encourage our Occupational Therapists to learn and teach evidence-based practice with colleagues from all over Ontario.

This is not a one-size-fits-all Occupational Therapist role. If you are looking for an environment where you get to use a variety 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.

What you will be doing :

  • Change your clients’ lives in the comfort of their homes. You will assess and build an accurate therapy care plan based on the real environment of our client.
  • No more second-guessing on what’s best for them. This includes but is 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 a variety of clients with diverse needs. You will solve problems that interfere with their ability to do things that are important to them
  • Partner with our client’s family members, caregivers, and other health care professionals regarding their 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 dedicated support, mentorship, and training system with a stable team from multi-disciplines.

What you can expect :

  • Competitive Total Compensation package, get paid for the work that you do per visit
  • Comprehensive health and dental package, including comprehensive support for mental health
  • Paid Vacation Time Off
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Extensive skills training, learning, and educational development opportunities
  • A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
  • A commitment to excellence.
  • Skills needed for success :

  • 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 Therapists of Ontario
  • Pediatric Care experience
  • Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the use of a reliable vehicle