[Hiring] Occupational Therapist @Bayshore

Role Description

The Occupational Therapist (OT), under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation, is responsible for completing professional activities that include:

• Assessment
• Treatment
• Report writing
• Communication with health care team and referral sources
• Team meetings
• Overall management of caseload

Areas of practice include:

• Workplace Safety Insurance (WSIB)
• Auto Insurance
• Vocational Rehab
• Mental Health
• Accessible Transit
• Private services and other services as assigned

Occupational Therapy services are carried out in clients’ homes, communities, and worksites.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Completing comprehensive assessments: OT In Home, Attendant Care, Worksite, Ergonomic, Cognitive, Mental Health, Accessible Transit, Home Safety, Home Accessibility, Mobility and others.
• Implementing treatment programs once approved, including sourcing assistive devices, return to work programs, job coaching, behavioural activation, cognitive rehab and implementing return to activities of daily living programs.
• Delegating, training and supervising Rehab Assistants.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and completing detailed reports according to Bayshore and College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards.
• Collaborating and communicating with other members of the health care team.
• Cultivating customer relationships, such as lawyers, insurers, physicians, psychologists and WSIB.
• Attending and contributing to internal training and team building activities and sharing resources.

Other Responsibilities:

• Registered and in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Participates in ongoing internal and external education activities and professional development.
• Adheres to Bayshore Therapy & Rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System.
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
• Completes other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Completion of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Excellent organization, time management, analytical, communication, planning, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Enjoy variety of work, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Passionate about role, enthusiastic, willingness to explore diverse opportunities, and desire to make a difference to the clients served
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive locally and further distances if requested

Requirements

• Minimum of three years providing Occupational Therapy services preferred
• New graduates welcome to apply
• Experience with Automobile Insurance and WSIB an asset
• ADP Authorizer and experience with complex seating an asset
• Experience with hospital discharge planning, medical legal report writing, CAT Assessments and Future Care Cost Assessments an asset
• Skills such as Ergonomics, Functional Abilities Evaluations, Vocational Rehab, Job Coaching, PGAP, mental health, ABI and SCI an asset

Benefits

• Work in the comfort of your own home office
• Flexible schedule and diverse caseload
• Competitive compensation and car allowance
• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly Professional Development/Education Fund
• Amazing company culture
• Senior OT leadership, mentoring, support and training
• Laptop and cell phone
• Growth and career advancement opportunities
• Rehab Coordinator support
• Comprehensive Benefits Package