Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WANTED & NEEDED

Bayshore Home Care Solutions, Niagara Branch seeks 1-2 Occupational Therapists to join our growing Therapy Team.

When you JOIN Bayshore, You JOIN a branch team and workplace culture that supports your Occupational Therapy Practice. In return, you provide exceptional client services that support our organizational goals. We JOIN together in a collective journey, with the aim of long tenured service.

As such, we Celebrate You at milestones along the way:

The JOINING BONUS:

1. $1000 after first 100 visits
2. $2000 after next 400 visits
3. $2000 after next 500 visits
4. $5000 total

JOIN Bayshore, Stay with Bayshore

Enjoy a Therapy Career in the Home & Community Services Sector

Employment Options:

- Independent Contractor, permanent position, competitive “all-in” per visit rate
- Employee, permanent position, competitive per visit pay + travel reimbursement, sick pay, vacation pay, health benefits, RRSP with company match
- Flexible “make your own” Schedule in the Community work environment
- Length of visits may fluctuate, and are a mix of in-person or virtual, depending on need
- Casual status with the opportunity to work up to full time hours each week, per your availability.

Scheduling Areas may include one of the following areas - Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie and St. Catharines.

Bayshore is a health care provider full of heart. We believe in creating special moments for our clients every day - at the bedside, on the phone and while providing support to our health care heroes. We believe in providing you flexibility for your work as well as opportunities for learning and growth by using a wide range of your Occupational Therapy skills in a community setting.

The Occupational Therapist, under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation or Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, education, and management of clients requiring Occupational Therapy intervention, in accordance with professional standards.

Clinical Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the assessment of clients, establishment and ongoing evaluation and revision of treatment programs, including goals and discharge plans.
- Maintains current accurate clinical records according to standards set by College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Documents assessment results, goals, treatment, client progress and discharge plans.
- Collaborates with other members of the health team as needed.
- Communicates pertinent information and recommendations to clients/care providers and provides education regarding treatment strategies as needed.
- Observes the performance of those assisting in the Occupational Therapy program and provides guidance as necessary.

Other Responsibilities:

- Maintain active standing in College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external education activities
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
- Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
- Complete other tasks as requested

Minimum Requirements:

- Masters Degree or recognized equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered and in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Preference of three years providing Occupational Therapy services. Experience with in-home assessments and treatments.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements.

Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

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