Occupational Therapist
Baycrest Hospital
has an exciting opportunity for a
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Interprofessional Practice and Pharmacy
Posting Number: 9719
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 2 months)
Shift Type: Day, no weekends
(Shifts are subject to change)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours, 7.5 per shift
Union: OPSEU 583
Hourly Pay Rate: $40.36 - $56.30
Date Posted: May 11, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 19, 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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- 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 include but are not limited to:
- 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.
Why Baycrest
Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your
health, well-being, and growth. (Eligibility varies by role and employment
status.)
· Competitive pay
· Extended health and
dental coverage
· Defined-benefit pension
plan (HOOPP)
· Paid vacation and
statutory holidays
· Maternity and
parental leave top-up programs
· Employee and family
assistance program (EFAP)
· On-site fitness
facilities
· Employee discount
program
· Tuition reimbursement
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest
employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications
submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after
the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable
to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please
submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.
Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All successful
candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable
sector screen.
Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hospitalrecruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.
This position is located at 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON. View the Google Map in full screen.
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