Community Access Occupational Therapist

1 day ago

Toronto, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time
VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

Community Access Occupational Therapist – Adults, Phys Med & Geriatric Health (Scarborough Region)

Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift
Full-time Salary Employee

VHA's Community Access Occupational Therapist is part of an innovative model of client care contributing to the rapid increase in home care services for the aging population. This is a key team member to ensure Ontario Health atHome waitlisted clients have access to OT services in a timely manner. This role also provides administrative and scheduling support so you can focus on direct client care. #INVHARH

Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Community Access Occupational Therapists have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

Assesses and implements Occupational Therapy Interventions in a community setting in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA and the perspective regulatory college.

Assesses clients using interviews, standardized and informal assessment techniques in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA Rehab Solutions.

Interventions include but are not limited to: Home safety equipment and mobility aids, falls preventions and energy conservation strategies, palliative care, ADL Training, cognitive remediation/compensatory strategies, and linking to community resources/funding.

Attend client related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for interventions, progress reports and discharge as required.

Ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.

Document all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the agency.

Ensure that services provided are best practice, evidence based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measurement.

Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario.

Required Qualifications:

Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.

Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Membership in professional association preferred.

Experience within the professional discipline is an asset.

Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.

Ability to work independently.

Familiar with the routine use of valid framework and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions.

Demonstrated commitment to client and family centered care.

Demonstrated ability to recognize safety concerns, communicate effectively using a computer and/or mobile device

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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