Occupational Therapist - Seniors Clinic

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will report to the Clinical Services Manager, Seniors Health and Wellness. The successful candidate will provide quality occupational therapy services within a client-centred framework, supporting the neurological rehabilitation and seniors clinics.

Accountabilities:

• Determine the physical, perceptual, cognitive and functional status of patients through administration of formal and informal assessments, plan and implement interventions to enhance overall functioning, and make recommendations regarding resources to support the patient/family in the community
• Provide education to the patients, their families/caregivers, students and interdisciplinary team members, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings, committees and quality initiatives in the program and Occupational Therapy team as needed
• Provide education on dementia and providing non-pharmacological interventions for the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
• Practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the COTO

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT preferred
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension)
• At least five years of recent experience practicing in geriatric and neurological rehabilitation
• Geriatric certificate preferred
• Experience with psychosocial, cognitive, perceptual and physical health related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional patient care team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Experience facilitating small groups (education and exercise) is an asset
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days, 8 hour shifts (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $45.16 per hour
Maximum: $59.29 per hour

Internal Application Deadline: November 19, 2026

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].

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