Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapy

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational Therapy

Position Type : On-Call / Casual

Shift Type : Varies

Hourly Rate : $40.36 - $56.30

Bi-Weekly Hours : Varies

Posting Number : 9169

Union : OPSEU 583

Date Posted :   August 21, 2025

Closing Date :   August 28, 2025

Job Summary :

Be part of Baycrest’s interdisciplinary specialized geriatric rehabilitation team.   This role will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment services to the Complex Continuing Care unit, Slow Stream Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance areas, Behavioral Neurology and as clinical operational needs require, may be re-assigned to other areas. Reporting directly to the Manager and Interprofessional Practice Chief for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the occupational therapist will also communicate and collaborate with Clinical Unit Managers to facilitate optimum patient care delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Conducting client assessments, treatment planning and intervention as well as some discharge planning for older adults in a complex continuing care environment, utilizing both direct and consultative models of service delivery.
• Playing a key role in clinical decision-making and client advocacy for clients who may have multiple medical & / or mental health issues, and be experiencing changes in cognition, deconditioning, neurological and / or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Involvement in multi-faceted discharge scenarios and working with complex support systems
• Comfort assigning to OTA / PTA when appropriate.
• Participating actively in the teaching programs for occupational therapy and OTA / PTA students.
• Supporting a systematic, evidence-based approach to client care, program development and evaluation, and professional practice, in close collaboration with inter-professional team members, volunteers and the Occupational Therapy clinical team.

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

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