Occupational Therapist

Carlington Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Carlington Community Health Centre in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to deliver client-centred, occupation-focused care in a primary care and community setting.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team across the lifespan, addressing physical and mental health needs, promoting independence, and enhancing function through assessment, intervention, and health promotion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum three years in a community-based OT setting.
• Experience with seniors, low-income populations and diverse communities.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• EMR proficiency; Telus PS Suite EMR is an asset; Microsoft Office familiarity.
• English required; bilingualism (French/English) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, client-centred OT assessments.
• Develop and implement occupation-based intervention plans.
• Provide home and community-based assessments including safety and falls reviews.
• Deliver rehabilitation, health promotion, and disease prevention interventions.
• Support chronic disease self-management and energy/activity strategies.
• Prescribe adaptive equipment and home modifications as appropriate.
• Educate and support clients, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate system navigation for disability benefits and accommodations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic records.
• Contribute to program development, outreach, and quality improvement.

Skills

Assessment

Clinical documentation

Care planning

Case management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR proficiency

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Tools

Telus PS Suite EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, along with a range of additional organizational perks and employee wellness supports, subject to eligibility requirements.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive, person-centred care within a primary care and community health setting, supporting individuals across the lifespan to participate in meaningful daily activities and achieve optimal health and independence. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist addresses both physical and mental health needs through assessment, intervention, health promotion, disease prevention, rehabilitation, and community development initiatives.

This role focuses on helping clients improve function, safety, mobility, and quality of life by addressing the interaction between the person, their environment, and their daily occupations. The Occupational Therapist supports a diverse client population, including seniors, children, individuals with chronic diseases, disabilities, mental health concerns, and those requiring assistance with aging in place.

Key responsibilities include conducting assessments; developing and implementing individualized intervention plans; providing education and support to clients, families, and caregivers; completing home visits and community outreach activities; supporting falls prevention initiatives; prescribing adaptive equipment and assistive devices; facilitating access to disability benefits and accommodations; and collaborating with internal and external partners to coordinate care and improve health outcomes.

The Occupational Therapist also contributes to program development, quality improvement initiatives, health promotion activities, case conferences, data collection and evaluation, policy development, and community-based programming. The position requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work independently in community settings, and a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary practice.

This position is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about community-based care, promoting independence, and improving health outcomes through holistic, occupation-focused practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum three years of Occupational Therapy experience in a community-based setting.
• Experience working with seniors, low-income populations, and culturally diverse communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong assessment, clinical documentation, care planning, and case management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications; experience with Telus PS Suite EMR is an asset.
• English is essential; bilingualism (French/English) and additional languages are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, client-centred occupational therapy assessments (physical, cognitive, mental health, and environmental factors)
• Develop and implement individualized, occupation-based intervention plans
• Provide home and community-based assessments, including home safety and fall risk evaluations
• Deliver rehabilitation, health promotion, and disease prevention interventions
• Support chronic disease self-management (e.g., fatigue, pain, and activity management strategies)
• Prescribe and recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and home modifications
• Provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers
• Support system navigation, including disability benefits and workplace/school accommodations
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, care planning, and collaboration with internal/external partners
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and electronic medical records
• Contribute to program development, community outreach, and health promotion initiatives
• Participate in quality improvement activities, data collection, and evaluation activities

Skills

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive, client-centred assessment and intervention across physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains, with a strong focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. The role includes falls prevention and home safety assessments, as well as community outreach and home-based care to support clients in their natural environments. The Occupational Therapist delivers education and support to clients and caregivers, promotes mental health and psychosocial well‑well? and prescribes assistive devices and adaptive equipment to enhance independence. The position also involves supporting clients with disability benefits and workplace or school accommodations, while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. A strong emphasis is placed on cultural competency, client-centred care, accurate clinical documentation, risk assessment, and professional accountability, alongside active participation in program development, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.