Occupational Therapist
Bayshore HealthCare
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Contract type: Full time
Description - External
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC AND ENERGETIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WITH DIVERSE SKILL-SETS
Job Summary
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 professionals and referral sources, team meetings and overall management of caseload. Areas of practice include Workplace Safety Insurance (WSIB), Auto Insurance, Vocational Rehab, Mental Health, Accessible Transit and Private services. Occupational Therapy services are carried out in client’s homes, communities, and worksites.
Clinical Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education - Bachelor/Master’s degree in occupational therapy.
Experience: Preference of at least two years providing Occupational Therapy. Looking for therapists who bring passion to their role, enthusiasm, willingness to explore diverse opportunities, and desire to make a difference to the clients they serve. Other skills such as mental health, accessibility and home safety skills, mobility/wheelchair assessments (ADP authorizers), vocational rehab, ergonomics, cognitive rehab, functional abilities evaluations and experience with complex injuries such as acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury are an asset.
What You Can Expect
Katie Schinkel, OT.Reg.(Ont)
National Director of Therapy & Rehab
Bayshore Therapy & Rehab
2101 Hadwen Road, Mississauga, ON, L5K 2L3
T: 1.800.668.9490 Ext 32429 | Fax: 1.844.766.1657
Mobile: 289.684.2280
E: [email protected] | www.bayshore.ca
Independent Contractor - Hours will vary
Qualifications - External
Education
Bachelor/Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Experience: Preference of at least two years providing Occupational Therapy in the automobile insurance sector. Experience with hospital discharge planning, medical legal report writing and Future Care Cost Assessments is an asset. Other skills such as Functional Abilities Evaluations (WorkWell), PGAP and experience with Acquired Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury also an asset. Mental Health Experience Preferred.
Primary Location
ON-Sault Ste. Marie
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC AND ENERGETIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WITH DIVERSE SKILL-SETS
Job Summary
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 professionals and referral sources, team meetings and overall management of caseload. Areas of practice include Workplace Safety Insurance (WSIB), Auto Insurance, Vocational Rehab, Mental Health, Accessible Transit and Private services. Occupational Therapy services are carried out in client’s homes, communities, and worksites.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing a variety of assessments such as OT In Home Assessments, Worksite Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, Cognitive Assessments, Mental Health Assessments, Home Safety and Accessibility Assessments and Mobility Assessments.
- Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive treatment programs.
- Responsible for delegating, training, and supervising Rehab Assistants when appropriate.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and completing comprehensive reports which include assessment results, client goals, treatment plan and client progress with treatment according to standards set by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Collaborates with other members of the health team and referral sources as needed.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Maintains professional liability insurance
- Participates in ongoing internal and/or external education activities
- 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 for notifying 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
Education - Bachelor/Master’s degree in occupational therapy.
Experience: Preference of at least two years providing Occupational Therapy. Looking for therapists who bring passion to their role, enthusiasm, willingness to explore diverse opportunities, and desire to make a difference to the clients they serve. Other skills such as mental health, accessibility and home safety skills, mobility/wheelchair assessments (ADP authorizers), vocational rehab, ergonomics, cognitive rehab, functional abilities evaluations and experience with complex injuries such as acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury are an asset.
What You Can Expect
- Competitive pay rates based on years of experience
- Flexible work hours: full time (depending on location), part time, or casual work to supplement your current employment
- Virtual education meetings with guest speakers
- Excellent mentoring and coaching from experienced managers
Katie Schinkel, OT.Reg.(Ont)
National Director of Therapy & Rehab
Bayshore Therapy & Rehab
2101 Hadwen Road, Mississauga, ON, L5K 2L3
T: 1.800.668.9490 Ext 32429 | Fax: 1.844.766.1657
Mobile: 289.684.2280
E: [email protected] | www.bayshore.ca
Independent Contractor - Hours will vary
Qualifications - External
Education
Bachelor/Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Experience: Preference of at least two years providing Occupational Therapy in the automobile insurance sector. Experience with hospital discharge planning, medical legal report writing and Future Care Cost Assessments is an asset. Other skills such as Functional Abilities Evaluations (WorkWell), PGAP and experience with Acquired Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury also an asset. Mental Health Experience Preferred.
Primary Location
ON-Sault Ste. Marie
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