Extendicare·Belleville, Ontario
Provide community-based assessments and develop client-centered plans for pediatric and adult populations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate functional improvement and maintain professional client records.
$5000 Sign-On Bonus!!
Full-time, Part-time, Job Sharing, Salaried and Independent Provider/Contractor roles available.
In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess 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.
Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources
Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues
Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment
Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs
Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.
Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice
Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.
This is a New Position
Time type: Part time
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.
Must be registered in good standing with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists and possess a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle. Required certifications include First Aid, CPR, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Market context
In Ontario, OTA/PTA roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in rehabilitation, long-term care, and community settings. Competition often centers on candidates who can show hands-on patient support experience, reliable transportation, and current screening documents; this role also notes a Certificate or Diploma in an OTA/PTA program, a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a vulnerable sector police check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and availability before applying.