Occupational Therapist; OT; Community Home Care North York Area

Occupational Therapist – Community Care Casual | Employee or Independent Contractor | Flexible Scheduling | Toronto and Central Region

The Care Company is a home healthcare organization dedicated to creating A Better Life for Those at Home
. We support clients of all ages to live safely, independently, and with dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to help people Make Each Day Count by delivering exceptional, person-centred care that puts people first and strives to be Better Today than we were yesterday.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our community rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for an OT who enjoys the autonomy of managing their own community caseload while being supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team.

You will work closely with clients and their families in the home, completing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and recommending equipment and environmental modifications that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Many of the individuals we support are living with complex or chronic medical conditions and require Alternate Level of Care (ALC) services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Care Company as we continue to build and expand our Occupational Therapy program
. We are looking for therapists with an entrepreneurial mindset who are excited to help shape the future of community rehabilitation. Beyond delivering exceptional clinical care, there will be opportunities to contribute to new service development, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), quality improvement initiatives, and innovative models of care that can help expand Occupational Therapy services across the community.

As our OT program continues to evolve, there will also be mentorship and leadership opportunities for therapists interested in helping shape the future of community Occupational Therapy. This includes opportunities to mentor Occupational Therapy students during community placements, support the development of future clinicians, assist with onboarding new therapists, and contribute to clinical resources and best practices.

This opportunity may be a great fit if you are:

• An Occupational Therapist looking to supplement your existing caseload or practice.
• Interested in working as either an employee or independent contractor.
• Looking for greater flexibility and autonomy over your schedule.
• Passionate about helping clients remain safe and independent in their homes.
• Interested in mentorship, leadership, and supporting future Occupational Therapists.
• Entrepreneurial-minded and excited by the opportunity to help build and grow an evolving community rehabilitation program.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing clinical and operational support is available when needed.

As an Occupational Therapist with The Care Company, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives while enjoying the autonomy and flexibility of community practice. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, you will:

• Complete comprehensive in-home assessments within the required referral timeframe, including functional assessments, mobility evaluations, falls risk assessments, equipment needs, and ADL/IADL evaluations.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that empower clients to maximize independence, safety, and quality of life in their own homes.
• Provide follow-up visits focused on functional goal progression, mobility, environmental modifications, home safety, cognitive and physical strategies, and caregiver education.
• Recommend, trial, and prescribe assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and home modifications, collaborating with vendors and contractors where required.
• Support clients and families through education, coaching, and practical strategies that promote confidence, independence, and successful aging in place.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physiotherapists, Personal Support Workers, physicians, care coordinators, case managers, and Ontario Health atHome to support seamless care transitions.
• Coordinate…