Community Access Occupational Therapist - Adults - $2,000 Sign On Bonus

VHA Home HealthCare; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home healthcare is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a 16-week position in Ottawa. The role involves supporting clients transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring evidence-based care and independence. Join a diverse team committed to high-quality, client-centered services.

Benefits

Support for education and professional development

Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance programs

Wellness resources, discounts, and staff events

Qualifications

• Experience in the field is an asset.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with outcome measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Provide interventions such as home safety and mobility aids.
• Document assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Client-centered care

Independence

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Outcome measurement tools

Job description

At Champlain Rehab Solutions (CRS), we love our work and are committed to providing high-quality, client-centered services in Ottawa. Our work environment supports clients, their families, and service providers through well-connected healthcare teams and continuous improvement. Our providers often share: "Home care is where I can truly make a difference," and "The freedom and flexibility can't be beat." We serve clients in their homes, retirement homes, and community settings, managing schedules independently and forming meaningful bonds over time. Our diverse regional team and supportive home office programs foster an inclusive culture where team members feel welcome and at home.

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Pay Range

• $85,000 - $95,000 a year
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Position Details

Monday to Friday, Full-time Salary Employee

Join Us in Leading the Future of Health and Independence at Home

We provide care at home, delivered with heart and led by science. We are hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a unique 16-week position supporting our new Hospital to Home transitional bundled home care program in the greater Ottawa area (including Renfrew and Eastern Counties). The program helps adults with higher needs reintegrate into their home and community after hospital stays, restoring independence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess and implement Occupational Therapy interventions in community settings according to professional standards.
2. Use interviews and assessment techniques to evaluate clients' needs.
3. Provide interventions such as home safety, mobility aids, fall prevention, ADL training, cognitive strategies, and connect clients to community resources.
4. Attend client meetings to report findings and discuss intervention plans.
5. Coordinate care through communication with the client’s team.
6. Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports.
7. Ensure services are evidence-based and outcome-measured.
8. Follow the code of ethics and practice standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
2. Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
3. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
4. Experience in the field is an asset.
5. Specialized training relevant to clinical expertise.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Familiarity with outcome measurement tools.
8. Commitment to client and family-centered care.
9. Effective communication skills, proficient with computers and mobile devices.
10. Registered ADP authorizer (asset).

What Makes CRS’s Compensation Unique

• Support for education and professional development.
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training.
• Mentorship and peer support.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Wellness resources, discounts, and staff events.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We review applications fairly and offer accommodations upon request. Our services are accessible and sensitive to diverse needs. Please inform us in advance if accommodations are required.

CRS is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, designated as a RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization, and a founding member of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you for your interest. We will review applications as received and contact only those selected for further discussion.

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