Spectrum Health

Occupational Therapist

Spectrum Health • $82K — $102K *
Ajax, ON L1S 0A5In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
  • Ability to work independently within a community-based model
  • Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Experience in community practice is an asset; new graduates welcome
  • Valid G or G2 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and proprietary clinical software

Responsibilities

  • Provide community-based occupational therapy services in clients' homes and through virtual care
  • Conduct thorough assessments using interviews and standardized tools
  • Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans with clients and caregivers
  • Assign and supervise occupational therapy assistants as needed
  • Educate clients and caregivers on relevant resources and agencies
  • Complete funding applications as required
  • Maintain professional and timely documentation aligned with COTO standards

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with community-based focus
  • Opportunity for professional development, including experience for new graduates
  • Supportive team environment with supervision for assistants
  • Access to resources for clients, enhancing community connectivity
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Provide ministry-funded, community-based occupational therapy services in clients' homes and/or through virtual care
  • Conduct occupational therapy assessments using interviews, standardized tools, and informal assessment techniques, including:
    • Home safety and home modifications
    • Equipment prescription
    • Fall prevention
    • Mobility and physical functioning
    • Cognition
    • Stroke rehabilitation and chronic conditions
  • Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans in collaboration with clients and caregivers
  • Assign, supervise, and monitor occupational therapy assistants as appropriate
  • Educate clients and caregivers and connect them with relevant community agencies and resources
  • Complete funding applications when required
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation, including:
    • Assessment findings
    • Care plans
    • Progress and discharge summaries
    • Reports aligned with referral source requirements and COTO standards


Qualifications
  • Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
  • Ability to work independently within a community-based model
  • Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Experience in community practice is an asset, but new graduates are welcome
  • Valid G or G2 drover's license with access to a reliable vehicle for community travel
  • Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office Suite and proprietary clinical software


Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy

About Spectrum Health

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit, integrated health system based in West Michigan. Our organization includes a medical center, regional community hospitals, a dedicated children's hospital, a multispecialty medical group and a nationally recognized health plan, Priority Health. We invest in our people, technologies and facilities to create a high-quality, sustainable, service-oriented and cost-effective system of health care.
Learn more about Spectrum Health
Size
31,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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