Occupational Therapist - Occupation Therapy

Baycrest Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Interprofessional Practice and Pharmacy Posting Number: 10140 Position Type: On-Call/Casual Shift Type: Day Union: OPSEU 583 Hourly Pay Rate: $40.36 - $56.30 Positions Available: 2 Date Posted: August 13, 2026 About Us At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence. 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Licensure in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Confirmed status as ADP authorizer preferred Experience with an older adult population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment as well as mental health issues. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Basic computer skills – Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Word and Excel, NRS/FIM preferred.

Provide occupational therapy assessments, treatment, and discharge planning for older adults in various specialized geriatric rehabilitation units. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver optimum patient care and support the teaching of OT students.

Must hold a license in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Experience with older adults facing multiple medical conditions, cognitive impairments, or mental health issues is required.

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred

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• Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Client Advocacy
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Meditech
• MDS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• NRS/FIM
• Patient Care Delivery
• Cognitive Impairment Management
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Behavioral Neurology

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level