Occupational Therapist- Drivers Assessment-Hamilton/Niagara

Make an Impact on People’s Lives; Join SE Health Driver Assessment & Training as a Casual / occasional Occupational Therapist in Hamilton/Niagara!

You hold the keys to someone's independence.

Think about what driving means to your clients: a morning coffee run, a doctor's appointment, a grandchild's recital. Now imagine being the clinician who helps them get back behind the wheel. At SE Health, that's exactly what you'll do — every single shift.

What makes this role unlike any other OT position?

· Clinical depth: You'll integrate physical, cognitive, visual, and emotional assessment into one holistic picture of your client’s driving abilities.

· Real relationships: Some clients will drive away with a new license. Others will hand theirs in for the last time. You'll be the OT who honors both journeys with equal skill and compassion.

· Best of the best: Join an elite, collaborative team known for person-centered excellence and leading-edge practice.

Who you'll serve

Your clients will come to you at pivotal moments — after a brain injury, a stroke, a new diagnosis. Some are working toward a license for the first time. Others are returning to driving after illness or injury. Some need help understanding whether they can safely continue. All of them need an OT who meets them with skill, empathy, and honesty. That's you.

Position Summary

Casual - 1 day/ week, Occupational Therapist, Drivers Assessment and Training  (Hamilton)

Responsibilities

• Conducting driving assessments (in-clinic and on-road)
• Provide vehicle access assessments for drivers and passengers to enable them to enter / exit a vehicle and stow their mobility devices
• Formulating goals, recommendations and providing client resources
• Planning and supervising client-centered, goal-directed driver rehab programs through driver rehab driving instructors.
• Accepting auto insurance referrals and completion of OCF18s
• Completion of detailed assessment reports, OCF18s and vehicle prescription reports.

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards.  So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks (including OSOT member subsidizes).
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition
  Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact 
  Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Support to be your best.  At SE you are afforded the time you need to help patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications

Requirements:

• A member in good standings of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Recent experience in managing patients in acute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation programs is preferred
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional, able to work effectively and collaboratively with rehab assistants as well as with a high-performance interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Demonstrates a mature, confident, compassionate and professional presence, bringing composure, sound judgement, and genuine care for the people they serve to all clients interactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skill required to manage the demands of a varied caseload including services delivered by driver rehab instructors and OTA’s
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications

About SE Health SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together. 

Accessibility : If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at  View email address on careers.sehc.com . 

AI and compensation details:

We use AI to take notes during our interview.  All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a new addition. The hiring pay range is $39.00–$46.00 per hour, based on experience.