Occupational Therapist

Bayshore HealthCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation with premiums

Paid mileage

Group RRSP participation

Integrated interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our integrated care teams in Ontario. You will perform comprehensive OT assessments, design individualized plans, and facilitate safe transitions from hospital to home, working with nurses, PTs, social workers, and other clinicians.

You will document progress, adjust care plans as needed, and contribute to proactive, patient-and-family-centered care within a nationally recognized home health organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and active COTO registration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Complete OT assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Modify plans based on progress and changing needs.
• Support hospital-to-home transitions with evidence-based interventions.
• Document accurately per Ontario college standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Independent work

Electronic documentation

Lifelong learning

Driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTO registration

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings. One Interdisciplinary Team. One Shared Chart. One Coordinated Care Journey. At Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions (ICS), we’re transforming the transition from hospital to home for older adults across Ontario. Through a large and growing network of Hospital-to-Home programs, our interdisciplinary care teams deliver innovative bundled care pathways designed to improve outcomes, reduce readmissions, and provide a seamless experience for clients and families.

Why Occupational Therapists Choose BayshoreICS?

• Flexible work arrangements available, including Full-Time and Part-Time Employee opportunities, as well as Independent Contractor models.
• Competitive compensation, including premium assessment visit rates that create additional earning opportunities for employee clinicians.
• Paid mileage, comprehensive benefits, and Group RRSP participation for eligible employees.
• Work within a fully integrated interdisciplinary team supporting clients transitioning from hospital to home.
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Personal Support Workers, Rehabilitation Assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Access a shared client chart, providing visibility into assessments, care plans, progress notes, and client outcomes across the care journey.
• Enjoy greater continuity of care through a coordinated, team-based approach.
• Contribute to innovative bundled care models that are helping shape the future of community healthcare in Ontario.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career growth within a nationally recognized healthcare organization.
• Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll be supported by a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to your success.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, goals, and discharge recommendations.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation and modification of treatment plans based on client progress and changing needs.
• Support clients transitioning from hospital to home through evidence-based interventions that promote safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and seamless care delivery.
• Communicate assessment findings, recommendations, and education to clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with the standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Provide clinical guidance and direction to support personnel involved in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services as appropriate.
• Participate in case conferences, care planning discussions, and collaborative decision-making processes.

Education & Registration

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or recognized equivalent.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for supporting older adults and helping clients achieve successful transitions home.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while thriving within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic documentation systems and secure digital communication.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-informed practice.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

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 other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code 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 everyone’s purpose, potential and wellbeing. Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.