Community Occupational Therapist, Independent Contractor

CBI Health; Dryden; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor opportunity

Competitive compensation

Administrative support

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Job summary

CBI Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work as an Independent Contractor in Dryden, Ontario. The role involves assessment and treatment across complex auto, traumatic injury, and community rehabilitation contexts, with potential remote aspects.

The position supports client-centered care, collaboration with local and national teams, and flexible hours to balance workload. Registration with the Ontario OT college is required, with WSIB-experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Passion about your profession and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making and analytic skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy and rapport-building with clients.
• Experience in the private sector, particularly auto sector legislation and WSIB is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients throughout their entire treatment plan, from assessment to discharge, and be involved in the final positive outcome.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other health professionals locally and nationally to deliver excellent client outcomes.
• Provide assessment and treatment to a wide variety of clients with varying needs, including those with chronic and/or mental health conditions.
• Work with WSIB complex files.
• Perform attendant care assessments, including completion of Form 1s.
• Coordinate delivery, installation and set-up of assistive devices/home modifications and transportation/rehabilitation needs of clients post-discharge.
• Coordinate the return-to-work process with all stakeholders for a smooth workplace transition.
• Develop new programs to meet identified client needs in collaboration with the team.
• Maintain regular, timely charting, reporting and workload data.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Analytic skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Rapport building

Education

OT Ontario registration

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist, Independent Contractor

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: COMMU036066

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Community Rehabilitation Services – Dryden
Dryden, ON P8N 1C8, CAN

Community Occupational Therapist, Independent Contractor – Northwestern Ontario

CBI Health is Canada's leading community healthcare provider. Our national interdisciplinary network of healthcare staff and professionals is over 2,500 strong, and we continue to find ways to innovate our services to provide better recovery and support for our clients.

We're changing how healthcare is experienced. We believe it starts with putting our clients first. Our diverse healthcare team works together with our clients to address all parts of their life, to provide data-driven solutions and better health outcomes. Learn more at cbihealth.ca .

About CBI Health's Community Rehabilitation Services

Working in communities across Ontario, our Community Rehabilitation Services team treats clients who've experienced workplace injuries and motor vehicle accidents, focusing on a return to pre-accident function. Treatment goals are determined collaboratively with our clients and funders and include self-care, home management, community engagement and a return to work.

Occupational Therapists within our Complex Auto program assess and treat clients presenting with various physical (musculoskeletal, orthopaedic), cognitive (TBIs, concussions) and psychosocial impairments related to motor vehicle accidents. Working in a community setting, we guide our clients through every step of their recovery.

In our Traumatic Psychological Injury program, Occupational Therapists work with first responders who've experienced trauma in the workplace, conducting in vivo exposure therapy and facilitating trauma processing, coping and return to function. Our innovative approach to evidence-based care incorporates novel interventions like virtual reality to promote industry-leading mental health outcomes.

Working as an Independent Contractor on our team, you will have the opportunity to specialize in one area of practice or to take on a mixed caseload.

Visit us on Instagram to learn more about our team, work culture and impact on clients.

Fee-split range: 45%-50%

What CBI Health offers you

The opportunity to build your business as an Independent Contractor with referrals from our team

Competitive compensation

Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your clients

Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

Opportunities to work remotely, including billing and dictating notes

Take an inside look at what you'll do each day

Work with your clients throughout their entire treatment plan, from assessment to discharge, and be involved in the final positive outcome

Work collaboratively with colleagues and other health both locally and nationally to deliver excellent client outcomes

Provide assessment and treatment to a wide variety of clients with varying needs, including those with chronic and/or mental health conditions

Work with WSIB complex files

Perform attendant care assessments, including completion of Form 1's

Coordinate the delivery, installation and set-up of assistive devices/home modifications as well as the transportation/rehabilitation needs of clients with acute injuries post discharge

Coordinate the return-to-work process with all stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition into the workplace

Work closely with your team to develop new programs to meet identified client needs

Perform regular, timely charting, reporting and communication, and record workload measurement data

Teach a variety of group education classes

What you need to be successful

Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

A valid driver's licence and have access to a reliable vehicle

Passion about your profession, commitment to ongoing professional development, and dedication to providing excelled client care

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

Strong critical thinking, decision-making and analytic skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Empathy and an effective ability to build rapport with clients

Experience in the private sector, particularly auto sector legislation and WSIB, is an asset

Inclusion Matters

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.