Occupational Therapist – Adult – Clinical Lead

At Champlain Rehab Solutions (CRS) we love our work. We offer high-quality services in Ottawa and our work environment focuses on supporting clients, their families, and service providers through client-centered care, well-connected health-care teams and continual improvement. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centered care to those who need it most in their homes, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

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Pay Range

Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000 – $130,000

Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

What will be your role?

As an Occupational Therapist at Champlain Rehab Solutions, you will be assessing and providing consultation, recommendations and interventions to a diverse group of clients in their homes 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 CRS’s core beliefs and values.

Among other roles, you will provide advice, mentoring, consultation, and expertise related to Occupational Therapy profession. You will provide joint visits with other Occupational Therapists and Service Providers to give input for performance reviews. Support Occupational Therapists and Service Providers who face clinically challenging situations. You will provide clinical orientation for new Occupational Therapists and

Service Providers or those changing clinical areas, and mentor groups for new graduates or those new to the community setting. You will identify, promote, and participate in best practice initiatives reflective of the requirements of the evolving health care system. You will also meet regularly with the Supervisor, Rehab Best Practice. You will act as a resource in the implementation and interpretation of discipline-specific professional standards of practice, contribute to the development of standards of practice, clinical policies, and procedures relevant to the profession.

Key Areas of Accountability

CRS’ Occupational Therapist have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

• 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 by 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.

• Participate in a weekend on-call roster within the geographical region to provide services based on client needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.

• Membership in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Health Profession

• Minimum of 2 years in the community health care sector

• Teaching or preceptor experience

• 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

• A registered ADP authorizer (asset)

What makes CRS’s compensation unique?

• Compensation for education and professional development
• CRS is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and CRS’s commitment to DEI

At Champlain Rehab Solutions (CRS), we passionately strive 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 CRS. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. CRS 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.

CRS is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

Note: “VHA Home Healthcare operates as Champlain Rehab Solutions in Greater Ottawa Area in Ontario and is not affiliated with VHA Ottawa in any way”.