Occupational Therapist – Full-Time

Jobtailor; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ontario is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop client-centered treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interprofessional teams. The role involves driving interventions to maximize daily living activities and supporting patients across multiple sites.

You will partner with community agencies, navigate resources, and contribute to program development while maintaining documentation to college standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• ADP Authorized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding and experience with adult group learning principles
• Ability to teach self-management techniques and evoke participation in a group environment
• Comfort with, or willingness to become familiar with, virtual meeting technology
• Experience facilitating an online program considered an asset
• Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively as a team member
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
• Flexibility in adapting to varying daily caseload needs
• Experience using EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Reliable transportation for travel between sites
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and medical screening
• Social Insurance Number and, in some cases, a valid work permit required to be eligible to apply

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and physical assessments using interviews, standardized tests, and/or guided observation
• Identify factors influencing occupational performance
• Develop client-centered treatment plans collaboratively with patients, physicians, and other interprofessional healthcare providers
• Provide individual and group interventions designed to maximize activities of daily living performance
• Refer to and partner with community agencies and providers to support care
• Educate and assist patients in identifying appropriate community resources, programs, and government services
• Establish effective relationships and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Maintain documentation in accordance with college standards
• Participate in program and resource development with the Therapy team
• Manage a diverse lifespan caseload, including dementia, chronic disease, chronic pain, and repetitive upper-extremity musculoskeletal injuries
• Work across multiple TVFHT locations in St. Thomas and Strathroy, on-site and providing home care when necessary

Skills

Comprehensive assessments

Client-centered treatment plans

Adult group learning principles

Self-management techniques

Interprofessional collaboration

Excellent written and verbal skills

Teamwork / Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking / problem-solving

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

ADP Authorized

Criminal background check clearance

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive and physical assessments using interviews, standardized tests, and/or guided observation
• Identify factors influencing occupational performance
• Develop client-centered treatment plans collaboratively with patients, physicians, and other interprofessional healthcare providers
• Provide individual and group interventions designed to maximize activities of daily living performance
• Refer to and partner with community agencies and providers to support care
• Educate and assist patients in identifying appropriate community resources, programs, and government services
• Establish effective relationships and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Maintain documentation in accordance with college standards
• Participate in program and resource development with the Therapy team
• Manage a diverse lifespan caseload, including dementia, chronic disease, chronic pain, and repetitive upper-extremity musculoskeletal injuries
• Work across multiple TVFHT locations in St. Thomas and Strathroy, on-site and providing home care when necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Preferred experience across diverse fields of practice
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• ADP Authorized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding and experience with adult group learning principles
• Ability to teach self-management techniques and evoke participation in a group environment
• Comfort with, or willingness to become familiar with, virtual meeting technology
• Experience facilitating an online program considered an asset
• Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively as a team member
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
• Flexibility in adapting to varying daily caseload needs
• Experience using EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Reliable transportation for travel between sites
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and medical screening
• Social Insurance Number and, in some cases, a valid work permit required to be eligible to apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing client-centered treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Proficient in utilizing community resources and providing interventions to enhance activities of daily living across diverse patient populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Or Master Of Science In Occupational Therapy
• Current Registration With The College Of Occupational Therapists Of Ontario
• Experience Using EMR
• Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills
• Demonstrated Commitment To Evidence-Based Practice

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Comprehensive Assessments
• Client-Centered Treatment Plans
• Adult Group Learning Principles
• Self-Management Techniques
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Community Resource Mobilization
• Diverse Lifespan Caseload Management
• Virtual Meeting Technology Familiarity
• Online Program Facilitation

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Relationship Building
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• ADP Authorized
• Successful Completion Of A Criminal Background Check
• Medical Screening

Industry Keywords

• Occupational Therapy
• Interprofessional Healthcare
• Activities Of Daily Living
• Chronic Disease Management
• Dementia Care
• Chronic Pain Management
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Community Agencies
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Home Care

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• EMR