Occupational Therapist (#019-25)

North East Local Health Integration Network; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed health organization seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered care in Nipissing District. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maximizing patient function and independence, supported by a collaborative care team. The position demands not only clinical skills but also effective interpersonal abilities, making it a rewarding endeavor for those passionate about enhancing health outcomes.

Benefits

Membership in a defined benefit pension plan

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational therapy services.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage multiple patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess factors influencing patient function using various assessment tools.
• Determine therapy goals and provide treatment programs.
• Document assessment findings and intervention plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Effective listening

Facilitation skills

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We areOntario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients andcaregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes,service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible,integrated, patient-centered care.

Position: Occupational Therapist (#019-25)

Region: Nipissing

Description:

CARE AND BE CAREDFOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapistseeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practicethat cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As an Occupational Therapist (Permanent, Full-Time;Start date: Immediately Location: North Bay), you are responsible for the provisionof occupational therapy services to Ontario Health atHome patients in order tomaximize the patient’s function, independence, and safety in their respectiveenvironment.

Whether you work in our office, in the community,or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected,accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative teamthat includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

A s a valued team member, your mission will be tohelp our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professionalgrowth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will youdo?

· Assesses thefactors influencing the patient’s ability to function in their environment,using a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.

· Determinepatient centered therapy goals and provides treatment program to increase occupationalperformance, independence, and safety.

· Share knowledgeand information with other health care professionals and agencies to workcollaboratively to deliver effective and efficient patient care.

· Buildstherapeutic relationships by ensuring patients’ values and preferences arerespected and balancing patient needs and choices with available resources.

• Documents assessment findings, goals, andintervention plan in accordance with Ontario Health atHome policies andthe College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards for record keeping.

What must youhave?

• RegisteredOccupational Therapist in good standing with the College of OccupationalTherapists of Ontario.
• In-depthknowledge of occupational therapy services and other community resources.
• Goodunderstanding of the roles of health care professionals.
• Relevantoccupational therapy experience in a community/health care environment.
• Comprehensiveand up-to-date knowledge of occupational therapy tools, processes,equipment, and assistive technology.
• Knowledgeof funding agencies related to the occupational therapy recommendations.
• Practicalknowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding theprovision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
• Comprehensiveknowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines setforth by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Abilityto prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, andefficiently organize workload.
• Stronginterpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patientgroups, case managers, family members/caregivers/Substitute DecisionMakers, health care professionals, community organizations and serviceproviders.
• Effectivelistening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Abilityto communicate information effectively through a variety of meansincluding reports, letters, meetings, and presentations.
• Workingknowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Officeapplications (Word, Excel).

· You must have a valid driver’s license and access to avehicle, as regular travel within the Nipissing District will be required.Travel to other areas within the North East geography may also be required fromtime to time, as the business needs require.

• Advancedwritten and oral proficiency in English is essential.
• We have amandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, allemployees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination statusprior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

· Experience working with diversepatient groups, case managers, family members, caregivers, SDMs, health careprofessionals, community organizations, and/or service providers in CommunitySupport Services.

· Case management experience in ahealth care setting and/or Community Support Services.

· Ability to speak French oranother second language.

What do we offer?

We know wellness issupported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion forcontinuouslearning, growth and innovation, we offer: ?

§ Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEUCollective Agreement

§ Membership in a world class defined benefitpension plan ?

French Proficiency: French an asset

Salary: To be discussed

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Deadline for Application: Friday, August 29, 2025

How to Apply:

Ifyou’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn,partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture ofequity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting,engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities weserve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitmentprocess are available upon request .

We thank all applicants for their interest;however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested persons are invited tosubmit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through theorganization website at: Careers| Ontario Health atHome