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Rehab First is one of Ontario’s largest multidisciplinary assessment and treatment organizations, with approximately 120 professional staff supported by our MEDNet® roster and administrative team. Guided by our values of sincerity, commitment, and self-improvement, we work to restore hope and function for clients impacted by serious injury and illness.

Rehab First Inc. is currently looking for an experienced Registered Occupational Therapist or Social Worker (MSW degree) to fill the role of Case Manager to support our clients in the Hamilton/Niagara/Guelph/KW areas.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive compensation
• Diverse and meaningful caseloads
• Full-time, part-time, and independent contractor opportunities
• Benefits, vacation, and sick time (for eligible employees)
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
• Mentorship and clinical support
• Paid professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing assessment, treatment, and consultation to clients who have acquired injury or disability with the goal of maximizing their potential at home, work, school, and in the community
• Involved in the coordination and evaluation of medical and rehabilitation treatment for clients
• Set and meet the client’s rehabilitation goals
• Involved in employment and vocational rehabilitation, maintaining ongoing collaboration with other medical and rehabilitation professionals, and maintaining involvement with a client until all rehabilitation goals are satisfied
• Responsible for discharge planning, coordinating rehabilitation and health services, facilitating medical evaluations and home modifications
• Case Management, guided by the company’s Client Pathways ™ service model

Key Qualifications:

• Current certification with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation issues
• Clinical experience with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury is preferred
• Superior interpersonal relations, communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with developing treatment plans in accordance with Ontario’s Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule is an asset
• Experience adjudicating and managing sick leave plans is considered an asset
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseload with little supervision

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not used to screen or evaluate resumes. Every application is reviewed by our HR team, which allows us to fully consider your skills, background, and potential fit for the role.

Rehab First is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodation in accordance withe the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or hiring process, please advise HR.

We thank all applicants for their interested, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00-$60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred)
• Certification with the COTO or the OCSWSSW (required)

Location:

• Hamilton, ON (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road