About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist at VHA, you will assess and provide consultation, recommendations, and interventions to a diverse group of pediatric clients in their homes using evidence-based best practices. 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.
Responsibilities
- Assess and implement 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 by the profession, referral source, and the organization.
- Support safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
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.
Skills
- Caseload management
- Electronic documentation
- Virtual care
- ADP authorizer (asset)
Location
- Home
- Community settings
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
Salary/Compensations
- Not specified
Benefits
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- Comprehensive orientation and training
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
About the Company
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
- Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
- VHA is a leading learning organization.
- VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
- VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
- VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Equal Opportunity
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) passionately strives to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.
- We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
- VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.
- If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.
