Occupational Therapist Jobs in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
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Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
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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. Other Responsibilities
- 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 Position: Independent Contractor - Hours will vary, depending on location; we are a diverse team, providing services in over 15 lines of business, with a team of fantastic Occupational Therapy leaders! If you are looking to build your skills, have amazing OT mentors and want to deliver services following best practices with resources at your fingertips, we would love to hear from you!
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
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About Bayshore HealthCare
At Bayshore, we believe in creating special moments for our clients each and every day, whether at the bedside, on the phone or in the clinic. These moments touch the lives of our clients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. They are what we call the Bayshore difference.
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company.
With over 100 locations across the country, including home care offices, pharmacies and infusion clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience with Bayshore. We have been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006.
Chez Bayshore, nous croyons en la création de moments spéciaux pour nos clients, chaque jour, que ce soit à leur chevet, au téléphone ou dans une clinique. Nous cherchons à améliorer la qualité de vie, la dignité et l’autonomie de tous les Canadiens, en fournissant des plans de soins personnalisés et des solutions qui permettent à nos clients de rester dans le confort de leur propre foyer.
Bayshore, une entreprise exclusivement canadienne, est l’un des plus importants fournisseurs de services de santé à domicile et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Avec plus de 100 établissements à travers le pays, y compris des succursales dédiées à la prestation de soins à domicile, des pharmacies et des cliniques de perfusion, Bayshore compte au-delà de 13 000 employés et prodigue des soins à plus de 350 000 clients.
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