Occupational Therapist - Malton and Caledon (Paeds)

Veterans Health Administration•Mississauga, ON

41d•CA$80,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking Occupational Therapists to join their team. As an Occupational Therapist at VHA, you will be assessing and providing consultation, recommendations, and interventions to a diverse group of pediatric clients in their homes and/or schools using evidence-based best practice. You will ensure coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with the client care team regarding plans and schedules for interventions, problem-solve in collaboration with the client and care team to create opportunities for more independence, and promote VHA’s core beliefs and values. VHA is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario, with a team of nearly 3,000 caring and committed professionals.

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Valid Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
Compassionate and empathetic
Self-driven with ability to work independently
Skilled in caseload management
Skilled at electronic documentation
Able to provide virtual care

Nice To Haves

A registered ADP authorizer

Responsibilities

Assesses and implements occupational therapy interventions in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA and the perspective regulatory college.
Implement client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
Ensure that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
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 b the profession, referral source and the organization.
Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.