PT/FT Community Occupational Therapist

Bayshore HealthCare


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Fort Erie, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
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Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Bayshore Home Care Solutions, Niagara Branch, seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team.

Part Time, per visit role or Full Time Salaried option

Employee or Independent Contractor, permanent position

Community work environment with a mix of in-person and virtual client visits

Flexible “make your own” Schedule. Work Monday - Friday, Weekends or combination of both

Scheduling Areas: Fort Erie, Welland, Port Colborne

Rate of Pay

Part Time: $82.40 per visit

Full Time: Annual Salary

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 Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, education, referrals for service and management of clients requiring social work 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.
  • Communicated 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 Therapy & Rehab 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

Education

Masters Degree or recognized equivalent in Occupational Therapy. Registered and in good standing with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Experience

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.

Primary Location

ON-Fort Erie
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