Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Ottawa - Gatineau, ON
Work Environment: Hybrid / Community Based (flexible schedule)
Bayshore Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist who is committed to guiding clients through every step of their recovery journey, and who is ready to join a compassionate team dedicated to restoring independence and improving lives for those undergoing rehabilitation--no matter how long it takes.
Bonuses and Perks

• Fast track to leadership (estimated 6-12 months)
• Client Bonuses
• Compensated travel time and mileage for work in the community
• Compensated admin time for work done remotely
• Continued Education Yearly Allowance
• Reimbursement for College of Occupational Therapists of Canada (COTO) and/or Quebec Order of Occupational Therapists (OEQ) registrations.

In this role, you will provide:
Assessments & Planning: Evaluate patients with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges to determine their ability to perform daily activities.
Therapeutic Interventions: Design and implement individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence in self-care, work, and leisure activities.
Adaptive Strategies: Teach patients new techniques or recommend assistive devices to make everyday tasks easier.
Environment Modification: Suggest changes to home or workplace environments to improve safety and accessibility.
Education & Support: Train patients and families on exercises, equipment use, and coping strategies.
Qualifications
What you need to have:

• University degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member of the Quebec Order of Occupational Therapists (OEQ) and Ontario College of Occupational Therapists (COTO), or eligible to register
• 1 - 2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist; strong preference for candidates with pediatric client experience
• Professional proficiency in both English and French strongly preferred
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills

Driver's license and access to a vehicle
** Only candidates selected to be moved forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by Bayshore's Recruitment Team to schedule a conversation.
Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
"At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual's purpose, potential and wellbeing."
At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

Skills Required