Occupational Therapist

Role summary

Occupational Therapist is a role at Bayshore in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Occupational Therapist

Company

Bayshore

Location

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-13

Job description

Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions, NRIO is proud to offer community-minded, progressive brain injury rehabilitation that produces lasting results. We strive to empower individuals with the tools, guidance, and opportunities to enhance their overall quality of life. With a team of diverse and seasoned healthcare professionals, we customize treatment programs in a variety of environments, individualized to address a client’s specific brain injury sequelae.

We use a person-and family-centered care (PFCC) approach, which recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking an experienced registered Neuro Occupational Therapist (OT) consultant responsible for assessing, treating and remediating individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI), dual diagnoses, and/or are in a minimally conscious state. The OT will have opportunities to develop and implement rehabilitation training programs while working with an interdisciplinary treatment team including but not limited to other Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Speech Therapists, Addictions Specialists, and more. The OT will assist our clients with functional performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), productivity, leisure, and self-maintenance skills. Performance in these skill areas will be analyzed in terms of perceptual, cognitive, sensory-motor, physical and socio-cultural components, as per the guidance of the College.

This position is based out of our residential rehabilitation sites / clinic as well as in the community therefore travel within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be required. No minimum guaranteed hours (client-by-client basis).

Education & Credentials

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

CPR / First Aid certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

Minimum 3 years’ experience working with individuals with neurological/movement disorders and/or brain injury in residential, clinical, community, or health care settings

Knowledge and experience across the rehabilitation spectrum: minimally conscious/total care, mental health and addiction challenges, dual diagnoses, behavioral issues, chronic pain

Experience with hospital discharge planning, medical-legal report writing, and Future Care Cost Assessments

Sensory Stimulation, Mindfulness, DBT, and CBT training

Conflict resolution skills for addressing verbal aggression, physical/environmental aggression, elopement, and socially/sexually inappropriate behaviors

Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team

Organizational skills and ability to complete tasks within allocated timeframes

Technology proficiency

Commitment to continual learning and professional development

Other

Flexibility regarding hours (including evenings, weekends, and mornings) for home assessments and rehabilitation

Willingness to work at various residential locations and in the community as needed

Driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel between locations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Full responsibility, compliance, accountability for all aspects of the client’s OT Assessments, treatment, and program in compliance with COTO

Initial evaluation of each client according to department guidelines

Deliver creative clinical programming to suit the needs of each client

Maintain documentation of services according to organizational policies

Attend meetings, including staff meetings, clinical meetings, and team meetings

Understand various funders and their specific requirements: WSIB, WCB, MVA, Ministry, Private to include Form 1s, reporting, GOSE

Provide clear direction and support to Managers and front-line staff which may include training on a variety of treatment modalities, scripts, strategies, and techniques

Other OT related duties as assigned

Adhere to Bayshore ICS Policies and Procedures

Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System

Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties, notifying management of any Health & Safety risks or concerns

Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discussing same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel

Ready to join us? If you are a keen individual looking for a consultant role in an exciting, interactive and dynamic environment where you will have an opportunity to make a difference in our clients' lives, you have found it with Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions – NRIO.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care fo