Job Description

About Gowan

At Gowan we provide fulfilling and meaningful work opportunities for occupational therapists across Canada.

At Gowan we take good care of those we serve - including our employees and consultants.

At Gowan we are an Indigenous-led, Canadian-owned, national organization, and a certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE).

Join Us!

You

want to work in an environment where you are professionally challenged, clinically supported, and encouraged to grow.

You

want to work in the employment sector helping people successfully return to, and stay at, work.

You

enjoy working with companies who care about the wellbeing of their people.

You

want to work with fellow OT's who love what they do.

You

want to deliver the type of work we do;clinical occupational therapy deliveredin-person or virtually.

Openings:

Full Time Permanent or Part Time permanent Occupational Therapist across Ontario

What We Offer

Administrative Support:

Helpful and supportive professionals to assist you in your reporting and referral management.

Active Clinical Mentorship:

Mentoring and support from experienced occupational therapists so you can build the skills to take on any referrals of interest.

Flexibility:

Work at home for virtual services and deliver in-person programs at client's homes, communities, and workplaces.

Variety:

A varied clinical caseload funded by employers, return-to-work insurers, municipalities, non-profits, and individuals, and the opportunity to get involved in training and leadership activities.

Case Management System:

A secure case management system for all your file management needs. This system meets regulatory requirements.

Tools:

Full time employees receive the required equipment: computer, mobile phone, ergonomic office tools. Assessment tools and clinical resources are also available for all occupational therapists at Gowan.

Pay, Salary, and Benefits:

We offer competitive wages and additional employee perks (health spending and development budgets) for full-time permanent positions.

What You Offer

A passion for the profession of occupational therapy. An interest in clinical work including occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and workplace wellness training in ergonomics, workplace accommodation, return-to-work, and/or psychotherapy and mental health. An understanding of the importance of work and productivity for the health and wellness of people and those they work for. A desire to help motivated employers to find sustainable stay-at-work and return-to-work solutions for their staff. A self-starter, critical thinker, and problem-solver who thrives in an autonomous work environment. Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills. Access to a secure and confidential work environment. Additional training and competence in ergonomics, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, cognitive assessment, and Exposure Therapy are assets, but not required.

Required

The ability to travel to employee, client, and employer sites within an agreed geography. Registered and in good standing with a Canadian occupational therapy regulator and able to provide in-person services in your province of residence. Technologically able to use email and our case management system for daily file management entries, billing, and reporting.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Wellness program Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you able to work in both French and English?
Experience:

occupational therapy: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

registration and are in good standing with COTO (required)
Work Location: Remote