Occupational Therapist (OT) - Community Home Care (Central & Central East)

The Care Company is a home health care organization whose purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home . We support clients of all ages to live well and safely in their homes. Our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are not just a company that puts People First but seeks to get Better Today. By working at The Care Company, you will be part of a growing organization that is helping individuals and families thrive at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial in-person home assessments within 24 hours of referral, including functional assessments, mobility evaluations, equipment needs, and ADL/IADL analysis
• Provide follow-up visits (30-minute or 15-minute sessions) focusing on goal progression, safety, mobility, environmental modifications, and skill building
• Deliver client-centered care aligned with HCCSS/View email address on click.appcast.io expectations, including timely communication and adherence to care pathways
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client goals, safety considerations, and clinical best practices
• Educate and coach clients, families, and caregivers on functional strategies, equipment use, home safety, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary providers (PTs, PSWs, nurses, case managers) to support seamless care transitions
• Document all assessments, treatment plans, progress, and communications in a clear, timely, and clinically compliant manner
• Recommend, trial, and prescribe assistive devices and home modifications, collaborating with vendors or contractors when needed
• Support in ordering supplies through View email address on click.appcast.io vendors
• Monitor client progress and modify care plans as appropriate to support meaningful, measurable outcomes
• Maintain communication with the office regarding caseload availability, scheduling updates, and urgent visit readiness
• Uphold The Care Company's commitment to safe, high-quality, ethical, and compassionate community care

Scheduling

• Flexible schedule, mainly Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturday/Sunday availability required, based on client need
• Able to complete an initial in-person home assessment within 24 hours of receiving a visit request within geographic area
• Therapists are assigned geographical zones. Clients can be located within Central Region (may include Richmond Hill, Markham, Newmarket, Simcoe, Keswick)
• Ability to manage scheduling independently and communicate promptly with the office regarding availability
• Travel between client homes required; access to a reliable vehicle is an asset

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Experience providing home and community care, specifically with HCCSS and/or View email address on click.appcast.io (Ontario Health at Home) clients strongly preferred; will also consider experience in community OT or hospital discharge/transition planning experience
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• ADP authorizers are preferred
• Demonstrated skill in providing functional assessments, equipment recommendations, Equipment and supply ordering through View email address on click.appcast.io vendors, safety evaluations, and ADL retraining in the home environment
• Strong understanding of community discharge planning, fall prevention, mobility supports, and caregiver training
• Skilled at electronic documentation
• Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and communicating with case managers
• Ability to work independently in the community setting and produce clear, timely clinical documentation
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation (or ability to travel efficiently within designated area)

Benefits

Compensation

• $150 per initial assessment, including supply ordering and funding applications
• $75 per in-person follow-up visit
• $50 per virtual follow-up visit

Other Benefits

• PPE provided
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Visits scheduled to minimize travel
• Educational Training Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Staff & service provider events
• Opportunity for Group Health and Dental Benefits