Occupational Therapist

Bayshore HealthCare; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare, a leading Canadian home and community health care provider, is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our therapy team in the Hamilton area. This Independent Contract position offers the freedom of working for yourself with the support of Bayshore's care network.

Responsibilities include assessing clients in their homes, updating treatment plans, maintaining clinical records, and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and current provincial registration.
• Minimum of 2 years in in-home OT and treatment planning.
• Experience with auto insurance or medical/legal report writing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and revise treatment programs, including goals and discharge plans.
• Maintain clinical records according to College standards.
• Document assessment results, goals, treatment progress and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with care team as needed.
• Communicate information to clients and care providers; educate on treatment strategies.
• Observe and guide staff assisting in the Occupational Therapy program.
• Travel extensively within the Greater Hamilton & Burlington Region in all weather conditions.
• Complete tasks according to Bayshore's OT requirements.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with provincial College of Occupational Therapists

Job description

Imagine being the difference in your community - Be a part of Bayshore's Therapy Team!

Bayshore HealthCare is a leading Canadian provider of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore is honored to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. Bayshore Home Care Solutions (Hamilton) is a division of Bayshore HealthCare Ltd. and we are proud to support the Greater Hamilton and Burlington areas dedicating our services to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Bayshore is currently seeking a passionate and caring Occupational Therapist to join our exceptional care team in the community.

This is an Independent Contract position allowing the freedom and flexibility of "working for yourself" with the support of a dedicated HealthCare Team and Canada's Leading provider of HealthCare Services

• Time and Location We offer a flexible “make your own” schedule in your community of West Hamilton and surrounding areas Length of visits may fluctuate, and are "in-person" allowing you to build a holistic and meaningful therapeutic relationship with your client and their care team in the comfort of their own home Current area of need: - Burlington, West Hamilton, Ancaster, Linden, Mount hope, Puslinch, Campbellville, Rockton, Sheffield and surrounding areas

What you will do

• Assess clients, evaluate/revise treatment programs, including goals and discharge plans.
• Maintain clinical records according to standards set by College of Occupational Therapists.
• Document assessment results, goals, treatment, client progress and discharge plans.
• Collaborate with other members of the care team as needed.
• Communicate pertinent information and recommendations to clients/care providers and provide education regarding treatment strategies as needed.
• Observe the performance of those assisting in the Occupational Therapy program and provides guidance as necessary.
• Travel in own vehicle extensively within the Greater Hamilton & Burlington Region in all weather conditions.
• Complete all tasks and responsibilities according to Bayshore's written Occupational Therapy requirements.

Education

• Master's Degree or recognized equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration in good standing with provincial College of Occupational Therapists.

Experience

• At least two (2) years providing Occupational Therapy services. Experience with in-home assessments and treatments; knowledge of auto insurance and the legal system, particularly medical/legal report writing is an asset.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support every individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Posting Close Date: September 4, 2026

We thank all applicants. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview by the assigned Recruiter

Primary Location

ON-Hamilton