Occupational Therapist, Driver Rehabilitation / Complex Auto

CBI Health • Ottawa, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

If you’re an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who’s eager to make a difference in the field of rehabilitation and driver assessment, CBI Health has an exceptional opportunity for you to work toward your professional goals with the support of one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada. As an Occupational Therapist within our Driving Rehab program, you will assess clients’ physical, cognitive and visual abilities related to driving and providing recommendations to assist clients with their return to pre-accident, pre-injury levels of driving. Additionally, you will be part of a team working within the Complex Auto space, offering programs and services ranging from in-home assessments and hospital discharge assessments to behavioural activation, equipment coordination and education, and occupational therapy treatment.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Strong clinical skills in one or more of the following: orthopaedic injuries, cognitive impairment, anxiety (driver and passenger), or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Experience in the private sector, particularly with auto sector legislation
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making and analysis skills
• Dedication to providing the highest quality of client care in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Empathy and an effective ability to build rapport with clients
• A valid driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to facilitate our clients’ needs by exceeding their goals
• Willingness to regularly travel throughout Brampton and the surrounding regions, including Toronto, Hamilton and Barrie

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the field of driving and/or a Graduate Certificate in Driving Rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Work with your clients throughout their entire treatment plan, from assessment to discharge, and be involved in the final positive outcome
• Conduct hospital discharges
• Perform attendant care assessments, with completion of Form 1’s
• Provide assessment and treatment to a wide variety of clients with varying needs, including those with chronic and/or mental health conditions
• Coordinate the delivery/installation and set-up of assistive devices and/or home modifications, and personal support worker services, as well as the transportation/rehabilitation needs of clients with acute injuries post discharge
• Coordinate the return-to-work process with all stakeholders in a timely way, ensuring a smooth transition into the workplace
• Work closely with the team and other resources to develop new programs to meet identified client needs
• Perform regular, timely charting, reporting and communication, and record workload measurement data
• Network with internal and external stakeholders to promote new and existing programs
• Evaluate clients’ cognitive, visual and physical fitness to drive
• Evaluate the impact of anxiety on driving and passenger travel
• Evaluate vehicle adaptation needs
• Track post-attribution of recommended adaptations and driving with these adaptations
• Coordinate the delivery/installation vehicle adaptations

Benefits

• Continuous learning and skills development, including management opportunities
• Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and rewards package, including group health, dental and vision benefits, paid 100% by the employer
• Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your patients
• Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level