Occupational Therapist

Spectrumhealthcare; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Health Care seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver ministry-funded community-based services in clients' homes or via virtual care. Conduct comprehensive home assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate with clients and caregivers to improve safety and function.

The role requires OT registration in Ontario, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Ability to work independently in a community-based model.
• Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills.
• New graduates welcome; experience in community practice is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home-based OT assessments using interviews, standardized tools, and informal techniques.
• Plan and implement evidence-based interventions with clients and caregivers.
• Assess home safety, recommend home modifications and equipment.
• Coordinate fall prevention, mobility, and cognitive/functional supports.
• Provide education and connect clients with community resources; complete funding applications as needed.
• Supervise and monitor OT assistants as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and progress/discharge summaries.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical reasoning

Independent work

Community travel

Home assessments

Education

Licensed OT in Ontario (COTO)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Clinical software

Job description

Provide ministry-funded, community-based occupational therapy services in clients' homes and/or through virtual care

Conduct occupational therapy assessments using interviews, standardized tools, and informal assessment techniques, including:

• Home safety and home modifications
• Equipment prescription
• Fall prevention
• Mobility and physical functioning
• Cognition
• Stroke rehabilitation and chronic conditions

Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans in collaboration with clients and caregivers

Assign, supervise, and monitor occupational therapy assistants as appropriate

Educate clients and caregivers and connect them with relevant community agencies and resources

Complete funding applications when required

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation, including:

• Assessment findings
• Care plans
• Progress and discharge summaries
• Reports aligned with referral source requirements and COTO standards

Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)

Ability to work independently within a community-based model

Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills

Experience in community practice is an asset, but new graduates are welcome

Valid G or G2 driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for community travel

Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office Suite and proprietary clinical software

This position is a current vacancy

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([e-mail]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.