Occupational Therapist, Community (permanent Full Time)

Job Title- Community Occupational Therapist Status- Permanent Full-Time Location- 311 Commercial Street, Suite 105, Milton, ON New Graduates are welcome to apply! As one of Canada's largest health care and rehabilitation companies, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through a holistic approach to collaborative care. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a Full-Time Community Occupational Therapist who shares this same philosophy.

Working in communities across Ontario, our Community Occupational Therapist treat clients with a variety of diagnosis and injuries, require support in the community both home and/or work, focusing on a return to previous level of function.

As a Community Occupational Therapist you will be engaged in a variety of different programs including

Auto Insurance working with more complex needs, assessing and treating clients with various physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments. You will have the opportunity to complete in-home and hospital discharge assessments, home safety and/or home modification assessments, ergonomic assessments, concussion treatment, cognitive rehabilitation, mental health treatment and several other interventions. As well as functional and cognitive job coaching. Complete job site assessments, ergonomic assessments, cognitive abilities evaluations, as well as provide workplace accommodation recommendations.

Mental health, through exposure therapy and strategies to re-integrate into the community and meaningful daily activities. The Occupational Therapist will have the opportunity to conduct in-vivo exposure therapy and behavioural activation, and facilitate trauma processing, coping and return to function.

You will be attached to a clinic, to provide you with a home base, but will service the surrounding area, providing you with flexibility to your schedule.

Competitive compensation with guaranteed hours beyond the 3 month training period

• Compensation for travel time and mileage, a laptop, as well as a work cell phone with data to do your job efficiently
• Paid vacation and wellness days
• Health and dental benefits paid 100% by us with flexible options including RRSPs
• EAP mental health services - virtual and in person
• $1,500 yearly education allowance for continuing education funds and in-house workshops
• Flexible hours and autonomy of schedule, which allows for a positive work-life balance and quality of life
• Opportunities to work remotely, including virtual treatment, billing, report writing and documentation

Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required (travel up to 1-1.5 hour radius average) paid mileage and travel time

Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal and orthopedic injury, home safety, ergonomics and/or return to work

Willingness to provide in-vivo OT treatment in a variety of settings, including client's homes, workplaces, and/or in the community

Experience in the private sector, particularly auto sector legislation and mental health, is an asset but not required

Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities. Accommodation Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.