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Why Gowan?

  • At Gowan we provide fulfilling and meaningful work opportunities for occupational therapists across Canada.
  • At Gowan we take good care of those we serve – including our employees and consultants.
  • At Gowan we are an Indigenous-led, Canadian-owned, national organization, and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).

Join Us!

  • You want to work in an environment where you are professionally challenged, clinically supported, and encouraged to grow.
  • You want to work in the employment sector helping people successfully return to, and stay at, work.
  • You enjoy working with companies who care about the wellbeing of their people.
  • You want to work with fellow OT's who love what they do.
  • You want to deliver the type of work we do; clinical occupational therapy delivered in-person or virtually.

Openings

Full Time Permanent Occupational Therapist for GTHA and Southwestern Ontario.

Contract Occupational Therapist(s) across Ontario.

What We Offer

  • Administrative Support: Helpful and supportive professionals to assist you in your reporting and referral management.
  • Active Clinical Mentorship: Mentoring and support from experienced occupational therapists so you can build the skills to take on any referrals of interest.
  • Flexibility: Work at home for virtual services and deliver in-person programs at client’s homes, communities, and workplaces.
  • Variety: A varied clinical caseload funded by employers, return-to-work insurers, municipalities, non-profits, and individuals, and the opportunity to get involved in training and leadership activities.
  • Case Management System: A secure case management system for all your file management needs. This system meets regulatory requirements.
  • Tools: Full time employees receive the required equipment: computer, mobile phone, ergonomic office tools. Assessment tools and clinical resources are also available for all occupational therapists at Gowan.
  • Pay, Salary, and Benefits: We offer competitive wages and additional employee perks (health spending and development budgets) for full-time permanent positions.

What You Offer

  • A passion for the profession of occupational therapy.
  • An interest in clinical work including occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and workplace wellness training in ergonomics, workplace accommodation, return-to-work, and/or psychotherapy and mental health.
  • An understanding of the importance of work and productivity for the health and wellness of people and those they work for.  
  • A desire to help motivated employers to find sustainable stay-at-work and return-to-work solutions for their staff.
  • A self-starter, critical thinker, and problem-solver who thrives in an autonomous work environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills.
  • Access to a secure and confidential work environment.
  • Additional training and competence in ergonomics, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, cognitive assessment, and Exposure Therapy are assets, but not required.

Required

  • The ability to travel to employee, client, and employer sites within an agreed geography.
  • Registered and in good standing with a Canadian occupational therapy regulator and able to provide in-person services in your province of residence.
  • Technologically able to use email and our case management system for daily file management entries, billing, and reporting.

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