Occupational Therapist

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,865 - 77,558; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Toronto seeks an Occupational Therapist for a temporary full-time role. As part of a geriatric rehabilitation team, you will provide assessments and treatment to older adults in complex care settings, while collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in occupational therapy, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Join us to make a positive impact on patient care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with older adults with medical and cognitive impairments.
• Ability to conduct client assessments and treatment planning.
• Comfort in assigning to OTA/PTA when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment planning for older adults in complex care.
• Support clinical decision-making and client advocacy.
• Participate in teaching programs for occupational therapy students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensure in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Baycrest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST in the Interprofessional Practice and Pharmacy area.

Posting Number: 9719

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 2 months)

Shift Type: Day, no weekends

(Shifts are subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 per shift

Union: OPSEU 583

Hourly Pay Rate: $46.36 - $56.30

Date Posted: March 24, 2026

Internal Closing Date: April 1, 2026

About Us

At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.

Job Summary

Be part of Baycrest’s interdisciplinary specialized geriatric rehabilitation team. This role will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment services to the Complex Continuing Care unit, Slow Stream Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance areas, Behavioral Neurology and, as clinical operational needs require, may be re-assigned to other areas. Reporting directly to the Manager and Interprofessional Practice Chief for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the occupational therapist will also communicate and collaborate with Clinical Unit Managers to facilitate optimum patient care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client assessments, treatment planning and intervention as well as some discharge planning for older adults in a complex continuing care environment, utilizing both direct and consultative models of service delivery.
• Playing a key role in clinical decision-making and client advocacy for clients who may have multiple medical & mental health issues, and be experiencing changes in cognition, deconditioning, neurological and/or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Involvement in multi-faceted discharge scenarios and working with complex support systems.
• Comfort assigning to OTA/PTA when appropriate.
• Participating actively in the teaching programs for occupational therapy and OTA/PTA students.
• Supporting a systematic, evidence-based approach to client care, program development and evaluation, and professional practice, in close collaboration with inter-professional team members, volunteers and the Occupational Therapy clinical team.

Qualifications

• Licensure in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Confirmed status as ADP authorizer preferred
• Experience with an older adult population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment as well as mental health issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills – Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Word and Excel, NRS/FIM preferred.