Modern OT is a community-based occupational therapy practice servicing Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.

The clinical team are passionate about enriching the health of their clients through a holistic approach. As the Occupational Therapist, you will support clients in meaningful daily activities (occupations) like self-care, work, and leisure, by addressing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges through skill-building, environmental adaptation, and assistive devices to improve their independence and quality of life.

This role can involve working directly with clients in the community, in clinics, or virtually. Caseloads include a range of functional assessments and treatment interventions. You will be a member of a highly collaborative and supportive team of over 40 OTs, as well as rehabilitation case managers and other professionals.

This is a full time permanent role based in Ottawa.

Your impact

Our OTs provide both individual and program-based treatments and assessments for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries. They also play a pivotal role supporting individuals facing physical, cognitive, and mental wellness goals. In this role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based occupational therapy services to clients.
• Apply clinical expertise and professional competence in the assessment, intervention, consultation, case management, discharge planning, education, and follow-up of clients.
• Create tailored, graded return-to-work plans with specific, measurable goals that gradually increase activity and build tolerance.
• Perform clinical evaluations, provide exercises, functional tasks, and cognitive strategies (e.g., pacing, energy conservation) to address injury-related deficits.
• Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations.
• Teach techniques like mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep hygiene to manage pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
• Provide education to the client and employer about the recovery process, the benefits of staying connected to work, and their roles in the plan.
• Work with employers to identify suitable modified duties, adapt the work environment, and monitor progress
• Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart.
• Excel in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Exhibit sound professional judgment.

What we’re looking for

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury/neurological rehabilitation, mental health, home safety, and/or return to work.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for community appointments.
• Bilingualism - French and English are assets but not required.

What Modern OT offers:

We live our values in everything we do - we create opportunities for team building, collaboration, and open communication for continued professional growth and development in a meaningful work environment.

• Orientation and mentorship, team collaboration and extensive clinical resources.
• Competitive salary with benefits package.
• Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Virtual Care platform and E-charting software.
• Pathways for clinical leadership.
• Shoppers Drug Mart 30% employee discount.
• Employee Share Option Plan.
• Technology required to do your job efficiently – laptop.

Established in 1998, Modern OT has broadened virtual and group therapy services and has established OT clinics in Ottawa, Kingston, and Pembroke. While our company is focused on helping our clients live healthier and more productive lives, as a group, we are equally focused on the health and wellness of our team. We create opportunities for team building, collaboration, and open communication for continued professional growth and development in a meaningful work environment.