Occupational Therapist in Uxbridge

Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) – a division of Lifemark is looking for Registered Occupational Therapists to provide services to our adult clients within the community. The position can be flexible, 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 makes a direct difference in clients’ lives
• A chance to make an appreciated and valuable contribution to promoting health and well-being within the community
• 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 recognised as a trusted and quality provider of healthcare services, helping adults and children to maximise their functional abilities within their environment and enable them to participate more fully in life’s activities and rewards.

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 prioritise, manage self-scheduling and meet reporting deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and report writing skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Reliable transportation is required for this position

We also offer:

• Flexible health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid wellness and vacation days
• Employee Share Ownership Program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25% company match of up to 5% of your base salary
• 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart
• Corporate discount at GoodLife Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program
• Unlimited referral rewards – up to $5000 per successful hire

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.

Accommodation: Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.