Community Occupational Therapist, Independent Contractor

CBI Health; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

CBI Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Community Rehabilitation Services as an Independent Contractor on a part-time, on-site basis in Northeastern Ontario. The role involves delivering assessment and treatment, discharge planning and return-to-work coordination for clients with diverse needs, including WSIB cases.

The incumbent will operate within our team to ensure high-quality outcomes, maintain documentation, and contribute to program development and client education.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in the private sector, WSIB knowledge is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to a wide variety of clients with varying needs.
• Coordinate return-to-work processes with stakeholders for smooth workplace transitions.
• Perform charting, reporting and workload measurement.
• Teach group education classes.
• Work with WSIB complex files.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Empathy and rapport-building

Education

Ontario College of OT registration

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist, Independent Contractor

Job Category : Clinical

Requisition Number : COMMU036067

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Community Rehabilitation Services – Cochrane
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0, CAN

Community Occupational Therapist, Independent Contractor – Northeastern 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.

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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.