OT - Occupational Therapist

Job Description

• Mentorship, Flexibility, and Real-Time Support — You’re Never Alone at ParaMed! Occupational Therapist Role | Flexible Scheduling | New Graduates are welcome! At ParaMed, you’ll never begin your career alone. We make sure you’re supported from day one, with unlimited shadow visits, mentoring, and a team culture that values collaboration and continuous growth. In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess the abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in-home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns. **Independent contractor arrangement available for candidates seeking flexibility.*
• Join us in Barrie and the surrounding areas, where your work will leave a lasting impact on your clients and their families. Start with a $5000 Signing Bonus! Why ParaMed? We’re transparent about the realities of the role, and it’s not always easy. The days can be unpredictable, and every client brings unique challenges. But for those who thrive on meaningful work, the rewards are Incomparable. Here’s what you can expect from us: Flexible Schedules: Choose days, evenings, or a mix and build your schedule.

Benefits

Paid travel time, mileage reimbursement, health, and dental plans, company-paid mobile devices, and MORE. Electronic Documentation: We equip our staff with Tablets for the documentation process. Community and Support: Be part of a team where your contributions are celebrated, and your efforts are recognized. What You’ll Do Provide in-home or school-based assessments to determine the needs and abilities of individuals. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function and enhance quality of life. Analyze environmental factors—physical, cultural, social, and institutional—that impact occupational performance. Develop and adjust client-centered plans in partnership with clients and other professionals. Use evidence-based problem-solving and judgment to address unique client needs. Build rapport with clients and their families, ensuring trust and mutual understanding in the services provided. Maintain professional and accurate client records in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and regulatory standards. What You’ll Bring Current registration (in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists. Open to new graduates with active licensure. ADP authorization is an asset. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and client-focused communication skills. Knowledge of community resources to support clients and families. Current First Aid and CPR certification (within the last 12 months). Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). What You’ll Gain Personal Fulfillment: Every day, you’ll have a meaningful impact on someone’s life. Career Advancement: With comprehensive training and growth opportunities, we’ll help you succeed. Purpose and Impact: You’ll be a source of comfort, strength, and independence for your clients. This is a New Position At ParaMed, we believe in the human side of care. The work may be challenging, but it’s also incredibly rewarding for those who embrace it. If you’re ready to make a difference, grow in your career, and join a supportive community, apply today. Time Type Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974. When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request. ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before. Our Mission To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our Vision Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives. Our Values We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.