Occupational Therapist

Job Title- Occupational Therapist - Lifemark Physiotherapy Fisherman & Hurontario

Status- Temporary Contract Employee - Full-Time

Location- 2 Fisherman Drive, Brampton, ON

As one of Canada’s largest health care and rehabilitation companies, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through a holistic approach to collaborative care. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist who shares this same philosophy.

• The workplace, working with clients to support the successful and sustainable return to work through onsite functional and cognitive functional work capacity assessments. As well as functional and cognitive job coaching. Complete job site assessments, ergonomic assessments, cognitive abilities evaluations, as well as provide workplace accommodation recommendations.
• Mental health, through exposure therapy and strategies to re-integrate into the community and meaningful daily activities. The Occupational Therapist will have the opportunity to conduct in-vivo exposure therapy and behavioural activation, and facilitate trauma processing, coping and return to function.
• Many of our OTs focus on one area of practice, while others prefer the variety offered by a mixed caseload.
  
  
  

Do you enjoy?

• Variety to your day, your week?
• Being connected with other OTs, an interdisciplinary team, but also working independently? This job is for you!!
• You will be attached to a clinic, to provide you with a home base, but will service the surrounding area, providing you with flexibility to your schedule.
  
  
  

Lifemark offers:

• Competitive compensation with guaranteed hours beyond the 3 month training period
• Paid vacation and wellness days
• Health and dental benefits with flexible options including RRSPs
• EAP mental health services – virtual and in person
• $1,500 yearly education allowance for continuing education funds and in-house workshops
• Employee Share Options Plan
• 30% Shoppers Discount
• Ongoing mentorship, team collaboration and extensive clinical resources
• Paid psychotherapy supervision that meets COTO guidelines
• Annual review of professional development goals, opportunities for career advancement, and skills development
• A collaborative team environment
• Flexible hours and autonomy of schedule, which allows for a positive work-life balance and quality of life
• Opportunities to work remotely, including virtual treatment, billing, report writing and documentation
  
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• New Graduates are welcome to apply!
• Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal and orthopedic injury, home safety, ergonomics and/or return to work
• Willingness to provide in-vivo OT treatment in a variety of settings, including client’s homes, workplaces, and/or in the community
• Passion about your profession, commitment to ongoing professional development, and dedication to providing excellent client care
• The ability to thrive in a self-directed and independent environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and analytic skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Empathy and an effective ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders
• Experience in the private sector, particularly auto sector legislation and mental health, is an asset but not required
  
  
  

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. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca