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Occupational Therapist

Rehab First Inc.26 days ago
Chatham-Kent, ON
Mid Level
Part-time
Full-time
Contract

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation
Diverse caseloads
Full-time, Part-time or Contractor positions available

About the role

Occupational Therapist

Be a part of changing someone’s story…

Rehab First is one of Ontario`s largest multidisciplinary assessment and treatment organizations, numbering approximately 120 professional staff who are supported by our MEDNet® roster, and administrative team. Our values of sincerity, commitment and self-improvement inspire us to restore hope and function to clients whose lives have been affected by serious injury and illness.

We are currently seeking Occupational Therapists located in or near Chatham-Kent, ON support our growing client base.

Why work with us…

  • Competitive compensation

  • Diverse caseloads

  • Full-time, Part-time or Contractor positions available

  • Benefits, vacation, and sick pay

  • Opportunities for upward mobility

  • Flexibility and work/life balance

  • Mentorship

  • Paid professional development opportunities

Key Qualifications:

  • You hold a MSc. Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent
  • Can provide proof of registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario in good standing, or in process of registration as a new grad.
  • Experience in a health care setting, and ideally in the community
  • Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g. Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, etc.)
  • Superior communication, problem-solving, time management, and documentation skills
  • Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
  • Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Completion of a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check within the last six months

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete general and specialized assessments such as those for physical and cognitive capacities, mobility, and attendant care needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans with the client
  • Provide treatment to clients in the clinic, their community, home or workplace
  • Preparing and submitting case notes and reports
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team

If you are excited to be a part of the vision of the Rehab First team and our clients’ journey, we would love to hear from you!

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Vanessa Petch, HR Manager at recruitment@rehabfirst.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Rehab First is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact Rehab First Human Resources.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Casual, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

  • Are you currently registered and in good standing with COTO?
  • Do you currently reside in or near Chatham-Kent, ON and can provide in-person services to clients living in one or more of these areas?

-Chatham
-Wallaceburg
-Dresden
-Wheatley
-Tilbury
-Blenheim
-Bothwell
-Thamesville
-Ridgetown

Education:

  • Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence, auto insurance and a reliable vehicle? (required)

Work Location: On the road

About Rehab First Inc.

Wellness and Fitness Services
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Rehab First is a multidisciplinary health services provider specializing in the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and care of individuals with serious impairments caused by injury or illness. Our multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation allows clients with a wide range of physical, cognitive and psychological impairments to access many, if not all, of the services they need from a single source.

The firm receives referrals from a range of professionals who are invested in the outcomes of our efforts. We are trusted and chosen by physicians, hospital discharge professionals, personal injury lawyers, employers, insurers and psychologists, as well as by legal teams requiring expert testimony. Individual clients also contact us directly for assistance with their or their families’ needs, including expert knowledge of health and disability benefit eligibility criteria.

Rehab First is comprised of over eighty dedicated staff across Ontario who provide services in the home, at work and in educational settings. Our team covers most major health disciplines, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Social Work, Psychotherapy, Kinesiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Specialized practice areas include complex Medical and Psycho-Social Case Management, Life Care Planning, Future Care Cost Reporting, Personal and Family Counselling and Cognitive Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment.

Visit our Career Centre to view current employment opportunities: http://www.rehabfirst.ca/currentopportunitiesbyregion