Occupational Therapist - Ottawa

Lifemark Health Group

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Modern OT is a community-based occupational therapy practice servicing Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

The clinical team are passionate about enriching the health of their clients through a holistic approach. As the Occupational Therapist, you will support clients in meaningful daily activities (occupations) like self-care, work, and leisure, by addressing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges through skill-building, environmental adaptation, and assistive devices to improve their independence and quality of life.   

This role can involve working directly with clients in the community, in clinics, or virtually. Caseloads include a range of functional assessments and treatment interventions. You will be a member of a highly collaborative and supportive team of over 40 OTs, as well as rehabilitation case managers and other professionals.

This is a full time permanent role based in Ottawa. 

Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for community appointments.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury/neurological rehabilitation, mental health, home safety, and/or return to work.
• Bilingualism - French and English are assets but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy services to clients.
• Apply clinical expertise and professional competence in the assessment, intervention, consultation, case management, discharge planning, education, and follow-up of clients.
• Create tailored, graded return-to-work plans with specific, measurable goals that gradually increase activity and build tolerance.
• Perform clinical evaluations, provide exercises, functional tasks, and cognitive strategies (e.g., pacing, energy conservation) to address injury-related deficits.
• Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations.
• Teach techniques like mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep hygiene to manage pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
• Provide education to the client and employer about the recovery process, the benefits of staying connected to work, and their roles in the plan.  
• Work with employers to identify suitable modified duties, adapt the work environment, and monitor progress
• Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart.  
• Excel in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Exhibit sound professional judgment.

Benefits

• Orientation and mentorship, team collaboration and extensive clinical resources.
• Competitive salary with benefits package.
• Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Virtual Care platform and E-charting software.
• Pathways for clinical leadership.
• Shoppers Drug Mart 30% employee discount.
• Employee Share Option Plan.
• Technology required to do your job efficiently – laptop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees