Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Programs

Bruyère Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Wellness program & on-site gym

Mental health support (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bruyère Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for outpatient programs in Ottawa. The role involves delivering occupational therapy services for geriatric day hospital patients, under the Clinical Manager, and contributing to interdisciplinary care planning.

Ideal candidates are licensed OTs in Ontario, with FIM certification and experience in seating/mobility; bilingual English/French is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active OT license with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario in good standing.
• Mandatory FIM certification completed within the hospital’s timeline.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT assessment and care for outpatients in the Geriatric Day Hospital program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

FIM Certification

Seating & Mobility

Supervise Students

ADP Authorizer

Bilingual English/French

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Programs

Job Category: Allied Health Professionals

Requisition Number: OPS00001264

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Program : Geriatric Day Hospital**

POSITION TYPE : Permanent, Part-time, Day, 67.5 hours / pay period, 0.9 FTE SALARY SCALE : $45.002 to $54.792 per hour CLOSING DATE : 2026 - 10 - 05*

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy treatment and care of patients.

**For information purpose only, please note that the position is currently aligned with Geriatric Day Hospital, subject to change.

Required :

• Practicing member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Successful completion of the mandatory FIM (Functional Independence Measure) certification provided by the hospital within the established timeline

Preferred :

• Knowledge and experience in seating and mobility
• Experience in supervising students
• ADP (Assistant Device Program) authorizer or eligible
• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Able to work independently and with members of an interdisciplinary team

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.

Additional Information

**Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

**This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy.

Bruyère Health uses artificial intelligence to screen and assess answers provided by applicants. All applications received are subsequently reviewed by a member of our team. The information received, including that which is reviewed and analyzed by artificial intelligence, is used and stored in a secure environment and in accordance with Bruyère Health’s privacy policy PHIL 04 - Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Information.

Bruyère Health promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the Employment Equity Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Bruyère Health is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

All Bruyère Health employees are required to provide proof of full vaccination for all identified communicable diseases as per our Communicable Diseases: Health Surveillance and Managementpolicy.

An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent following the submission of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.