Occupational Therapist (OT) - Community Home Care (Central East)

The Care Company; Pickering; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Group health benefits

PPE provided

Mentorship opportunities

Employee/Contractor options

Job summary

The Care Company is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our community care team. This casual, flexible role can be an employee or independent contractor position, offering autonomy to manage your own caseload and provide high-quality home-based care.

You will conduct in-home assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Travel within the Central East Region, including Pickering, is required.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Experience in home and community care is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in the community with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments and functional evaluations within referral timelines.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to maximize safety and independence at home.
• Provide follow-up visits focusing on goal progression, mobility, and home safety.
• Recommend assistive devices and environmental modifications in collaboration with vendors.
• Educate clients and families to promote confidence, independence, and aging in place.
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, PSWs, physicians, and care coordinators to ensure seamless care.
• Document accurately and maintain timely clinical records.
• Manage caseload and schedule with administrative support from The Care Company.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Community Care

Casual | Employee or Independent Contractor | Flexible Scheduling | Central East Region

The Care Company is a home healthcare organization dedicated to creating A Better Life for Those at Home. We support clients of all ages to live safely, independently, and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to help people Make Each Day Count by delivering exceptional, person-centred care that puts people first and strives to be Better Today than we were yesterday.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our community rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for an OT who enjoys the autonomy of managing their own community caseload while being supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team.

This is a flexible, casual opportunity that can be structured as either an employee or independent contractor position, depending on the successful candidate's preference. Whether you are looking to supplement an existing caseload, build your community practice, transition into community care, or simply enjoy the flexibility of accepting referrals that fit your schedule, we would love to hear from you.

You will work closely with clients and their families in the home, completing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and recommending equipment and environmental modifications that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Many of the individuals we support are living with complex or chronic medical conditions and require Alternate Level of Care (ALC) services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Care Company as we continue to build and expand our Occupational Therapy program. We are looking for therapists with an entrepreneurial mindset who are excited to help shape the future of community rehabilitation. Beyond delivering exceptional clinical care, there will be opportunities to contribute to new service development, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), quality improvement initiatives, and innovative models of care that can help expand Occupational Therapy services across the community.

As our OT program continues to evolve, there will also be mentorship and leadership opportunities for therapists interested in helping shape the future of community Occupational Therapy. This includes opportunities to mentor Occupational Therapy students during community placements, support the development of future clinicians, assist with onboarding new therapists, and contribute to clinical resources and best practices.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• An Occupational Therapist looking to supplement your existing caseload or practice
• Interested in working as either an employee or independent contractor
• Looking for greater flexibility and autonomy over your schedule
• Passionate about helping clients remain safe and independent in their homes
• Interested in mentorship, leadership, and supporting future Occupational Therapists
• Entrepreneurial-minded and excited by the opportunity to help build and grow an evolving community rehabilitation program
• Comfortable working independently while knowing clinical and operational support is available when needed

What You'll Do

• Complete comprehensive in-home assessments within the required referral timeframe, including functional assessments, mobility evaluations, falls risk assessments, equipment needs, and ADL/IADL evaluations
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that empower clients to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life in their own homes
• Provide follow-up visits focused on functional goal progression, mobility, environmental modifications, home safety, cognitive and physical strategies, and caregiver education
• Recommend, trial, and prescribe assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications, collaborating with vendors and contractors where required
• Support clients and families through education, coaching, and practical strategies that promote confidence, independence, and successful aging in place
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physiotherapists, Personal Support Workers, physicians, care coordinators, case managers, and Ontario Health atHome to support seamless care transitions
• Coordinate equipment procurement and assist with ordering supplies through Ontario Health atHome vendors
• Monitor client outcomes and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate to support meaningful, measurable progress
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation
• Communicate proactively with the office regarding caseload availability, scheduling changes, and urgent referral readiness
• Independently manage your caseload and schedule while receiving administrative, scheduling, clinical, and technical support from The Care Company
• Deliver compassionate, ethical, and evidence-informed care while upholding The Care Company's commitment to clinical excellence

Beyond Clinical Care

• Help shape and grow our community Occupational Therapy program
• Contribute to new service development and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Participate in quality improvement and innovative models of community care
• Mentor Occupational Therapy students during community placements and help develop the next generation of OTs
• Support the onboarding and mentorship of future Occupational Therapists joining the organization
• Collaborate with leadership on the development of clinical resources, processes, and best practices
• Grow into future clinical leadership and mentorship opportunities as our rehabilitation program expands

Scheduling

• Flexible, casual scheduling with no fixed weekly schedule
• Accept referrals based on your availability and geographic preference
• Initial in-person home assessments are generally expected within 48-72 hours of receiving a visit request within your geographic service area
• Ability to independently manage scheduling and communicate promptly with the office regarding availability
• Central East Region may include Oshawa, Pickering, Peterborough, Haliburton, and surrounding communities
• Travel between client homes is required; access to a reliable vehicle is considered an asset

Qualifications And Experience

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Experience providing home and community care, particularly with HCCSS and/or Ontario Health atHome clients, is strongly preferred
• Community Occupational Therapy experience and/or hospital discharge and transition-planning experience will also be considered
• Demonstrated skill in functional assessments, equipment recommendations, safety evaluations, ADL/IADL retraining, and caregiver education in the home environment
• Experience with equipment and supply ordering through Ontario Health atHome vendors is an asset
• Strong understanding of community discharge planning, falls prevention, mobility supports, and caregiver training
• Strong electronic documentation skills
• Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and communicating with case managers
• Ability to work independently in the community and produce clear, timely, clinically appropriate documentation
• Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation, or the ability to travel efficiently within the designated service area
• ADP Authorizer status is considered an asset; however, The Care Company is open to supporting successful applicants through the ADP authorization process

Benefits

Compensation

• $150 per initial assessment, including supply ordering and funding applications
• $75 per in-person follow-up visit
• $50 per virtual follow-up visit
• $25 per 30 minutes of approved administrative time completed outside of scheduled client visits, including documentation, care coordination, report writing, supply ordering, funding applications, and other client-related administrative duties

Why Join The Care Company?

• Choose the engagement model that works best for you - opportunities may be available as either an employee or an independent contractor
• Flexible, casual scheduling - accept referrals based on your availability without being tied to a fixed weekly schedule
• Autonomy to build and manage your own community caseload while being supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team
• Competitive compensation, including paid administrative time for work completed outside of direct client visits
• Help build something meaningful - play an active role in shaping and expanding The Care Company's Occupational Therapy program
• Opportunities to contribute to RFPs, new programs, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative models of community rehabilitation
• Mentorship opportunities with Occupational Therapy students and future clinicians
• Opportunities for future clinical leadership and program development
• 24/7 clinical support from experienced clinical leadership whenever guidance is needed
• 24/7 technical support for documentation and technology-related questions
• Educational training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• PPE provided
• Visits scheduled to minimize travel time and maximize efficiency
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.55/km for approved travel exceeding 50 km between client visits. Travel from home to the first client and from the last client back home is considered part of the regular commute and is not reimbursed
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Staff and service provider appreciation events
• Opportunity to participate in Group Health and Dental Benefits, where applicable

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, enjoy genuine flexibility and autonomy, and help shape the future of community Occupational Therapy, we would love to hear from you.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #OTCE