Occupational Therapist (Virtual Care Program) - Hybrid

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance!

We are currently looking for someone to join our Rehabilitation Team in the role of Occupational Therapist. We are actively expanding our Virtual Care Model and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth. This role can be located anywhere in Ontario and provides oversight to the therapy assistants working directly with patients in the home.

HYBRID REQUIREMENTS: Please note that this role requires you to be able and willing to travel in Ontario as needed for in-person appointments with our patients. 

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

• Use of your professional assessment skills to perform a thorough VIRTUAL assessment of each client and identify the client's needs by utilizing information from the client, caregiver(s), the referral and other sources
• Function as a member of a therapy team who is accountable for the therapy care it provides
• Develop appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the client and/or caregiver(s)
• Delegation of treatment plan and supervision of care delivery by Physiotherapist Assistants
• Promotes independence of the client in the home and in the community
• Committed to quality and accuracy of care
• Works independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team, may be required to work with an OTA/PTA as needed
• Provides active guidance for workplace Health and Safety
• Performs other duties as required

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) degree in Occupational therapy from a recognized university
• Registration with the College of Occupational therapists of Ontario
• Proven computer skills, including e-mail, word processor, work scheduling systems (self-scheduling), Virtual Care Service Delivery Platforms (Video)
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to direct effective treatment programs
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of care
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• French language skills are an asset
• Clear Background and Vulnerable Sector Check

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.