Occupational Therapist

Bayshore•Etobicoke, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions, NRIO offers community-minded, progressive brain injury rehabilitation, empowering individuals with tools, guidance, and opportunities to enhance their quality of life. They use a person-and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, recognizing the importance of family involvement in healthcare decisions. The company is seeking an experienced registered Neuro Occupational Therapist (OT) consultant to assess, treat, and remediate individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI), dual diagnoses, and/or those in a minimally conscious state. The OT will develop and implement rehabilitation training programs, working with an interdisciplinary treatment team. The role involves assisting clients with functional performance in activities of daily living (ADLs), productivity, leisure, and self-maintenance skills, analyzing performance in terms of perceptual, cognitive, sensory-motor, physical, and socio-cultural components. This position is based out of residential rehabilitation sites/clinic and in the community, requiring travel within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The role operates on a client-by-client basis with no minimum guaranteed hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
CPR / First Aid certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with individuals with neurological/movement disorders and/or brain injury in residential, clinical, community, or health care settings
Knowledge and experience across the rehabilitation spectrum: minimally conscious/total care, mental health and addiction challenges, dual diagnoses, behavioral issues, chronic pain
Experience with hospital discharge planning, medical-legal report writing, and Future Care Cost Assessments
Sensory Stimulation, Mindfulness, DBT, and CBT training
Conflict resolution skills for addressing verbal aggression, physical/environmental aggression, elopement, and socially/sexually inappropriate behaviors
Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team
Organizational skills and ability to complete tasks within allocated timeframes
Technology proficiency
Commitment to continual learning and professional development
Flexibility regarding hours (including evenings, weekends, and mornings) for home assessments and rehabilitation
Willingness to work at various residential locations and in the community as needed
Driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel between locations

Responsibilities

Full responsibility, compliance, accountability for all aspects of the client’s OT Assessments, treatment, and program in compliance with COTO
Initial evaluation of each client according to department guidelines
Deliver creative clinical programming to suit the needs of each client
Maintain documentation of services according to organizational policies
Attend meetings, including staff meetings, clinical meetings, and team meetings
Understand various funders and their specific requirements: WSIB, WCB, MVA, Ministry, Private to include Form 1s, reporting, GOSE
Provide clear direction and support to Managers and front-line staff which may include training on a variety of treatment modalities, scripts, strategies, and techniques
Other OT related duties as assigned
Adhere to Bayshore ICS 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, notifying management of any Health & Safety risks or concerns
Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discussing same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel