Occupational Therapist

Company Description

Join Our Compassionate Allied Team at Spectrum Health Care! We are offering up to $5000 in a welcome bonus to eligible new hires!

We are looking for dedicated, passionate, and caring full time Occupational Therapists to join our growing Allied team! If you're committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within the community, we want to hear from you. At Spectrum Health Care, we offer a supportive, flexible work environment with the opportunity to work in-person and remotely, providing high-quality interventions to meet client needs in the community.

Whether you’re just starting your career or have years of experience, we have the right fit for you. You’ll enjoy working with a diverse population and have the freedom to make a real difference in their lives, while being able to determine and provide your respected recommendations on the needed care plans, visit intensity, and duration to meet your client’s goals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Above-average compensation with performance-based incentives.
• Paid Travel: Your time is valuable; we offer paid travel to ensure you’re supported
• Comprehensive Orientation: Extensive orientation to help you feel confident and comfortable in your role
• Professional Development: Paid courses and continuous learning opportunities to advance your career
• Career Advancement: As our Allied Health Teams continue to grow, so do the opportunities for career growth and promotion
• Flexible Scheduling: Choose hours that work best for you, including the option for remote or in-person work
• Innovative Treatment Approaches: Utilize both in-person and virtual assessments to best meet client needs
  
  

Job Description

• Assess and Support Patients: Assist patients with overcoming physical, cognitive, and emotional barriers to maximize their independence in daily activities.
• In-Home Assessments: Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to evaluate the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities of clients.
• Collaborative Care Plans: Develop individualized care plans with direct input from clients and their families and to provide input and direction on the frequency and duration of needed OT interventions to meet client goals.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
• Adaptive Equipment & Safety: Assess and train clients and families on the use of adaptive/assistive equipment, safety equipment, mobility aids, and environmental modifications.
• Ongoing Monitoring: Reassess patients’ progress and adjust care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Continuous Education: Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Our clinicians will consistently demonstrate compassionate, caring and respectful behvariour in all interactions with client’s, healthcare partners, colleagues, management staff, and the public, reflecting the core values of Spectrum Health Care.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a recognized Occupational Therapy Program and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience preferred (but not required) and ideally in community settings.
• Clinical Skills: Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and working with diverse patient populations.
• Driver’s License: Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
  
  

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