Occupational Therapist, Home & Community Care - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until March 2027) (Ottawa and Cornwall)

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Compensation Pay Range: $44.19-$54.65 Job Description: If you are a current CHEO employee with access to Workday, please apply to this posting via the Workday application as an internal applicant using the Jobs Hub. To successfully apply for this position, please submit your application by 11:59 pm the day before the advertised closing date in the posting to ensure your application is received. Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that's provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 , 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario. POSITION SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides services through CHEO's Home & Community Care department, supporting patients' home and school-based needs. In this role, the OT conducts clinical assessments and develops treatment plans and goals in consultation with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, in alignment with the standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS) focus on enabling students to access and participate in their school curriculum by addressing their physical, sensory, and environmental needs. Home OT services enhance safety, accessibility, and independence by supporting families with strategies, equipment recommendations, and environmental modifications. Services may be delivered in schools, homes, virtually, or at CHEO sites across Eastern Ontario. LOCATION : This position is in Ottawa and may require some travel to Cornwall. The successful candidate must reside in the region or be willing to travel within the area during their own time and at their own expense. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Completes assessments of patients in a variety of treatment settings including private homes, and schools, and performs an analysis based on objective, subjective and functional findings. Establishes realistic, measurable and time limited treatment goals and develops treatment plan. Ensures that occupational therapy treatments are initiated with the informed consent of the patient or substitute decision maker in accordance with the Health Care Consent Act. Provides direct treatment and/or support and teaching to informal caregivers, school personnel and other health care professionals involved. Participates in case conferences when required and consults with other members of the health care team in fostering a holistic approach to care. Plans in collaboration with the patient and family for the termination of service when patient's goals are achieved and/or when patient no longer requires the service. Completes assessments and recommendations for adaptation aids, assistive devices and equipment necessary to achieve treatment goals respecting where appropriate the requirements of the Ontario Assistive Devices Program. Completes documentation and maintains appropriate patient records in accordance with the standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and CHEO policies and procedures. Participate in the supervision and teaching of students and support personnel Facilitate education and support groups for children/youth and families Provide client programs, training and consultation to families and the community as appropriate. Makes appropriate recommendations for referrals to other programs and/or services as required. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies and procedures related t

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