Occupational Therapist, Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation

Occupational Therapist, Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation – Ottawa, ON

CBI Health is Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, and our passionate team is at the heart of what we do. Every day, our 13,000 staff make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives as we live the core values that define us: heart, respect, reliability, teamwork and innovation. Along with mentoring and continuous learning opportunities to help advance your career, we are building a culture of inspiration, recognition and celebration for the meaningful work our team does every day, all across the country. Join the new CBI Health and find where your better begins. 

About this opportunity

If you’re an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who’s eager to make a difference in the field of rehabilitation and driver assessment, CBI Health has an exceptional opportunity for you to work toward your professional goals with the support of one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada. As an Occupational Therapist at CBI Health in the Ottawa area, you will assess clients’ physical, cognitive and visual abilities related to driving and providing recommendations to assist clients with their return to pre-accident, pre-injury levels of driving.

This is a part-time position starting at one day per week with the potential for growth.

Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day

• Evaluate clients’ cognitive, visual and physical fitness to drive
• Evaluate the impact of anxiety on driving and passenger travel
• Determine and implement treatment plans
• Evaluate vehicle adaptation needs
• Write reports
• Track post-attribution of recommended adaptations and driving with these adaptations
• Coordinate the delivery/installation vehicle adaptations
• Network with internal and external stakeholders to promote new and existing programs
• Perform regular, timely charting, reporting and communication
• Supervise driving instructors who will act as your support personnel during treatment plan implementation

What you need to be successful

• At least 1–3 years of clinical experience
• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Experience in the field of driving and/or a Graduate Certificate in Driving Rehabilitation
• Strong clinical skills in one or more of the following: orthopaedic injuries, cognitive impairment, anxiety (driver and passenger), or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)·     
• Experience in the private sector, particularly with auto sector legislation and WSIB    
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making and analysis skills
• Dedication to providing the highest quality of client care in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to work independently  
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel·        
• Empathy and an effective ability to build rapport with clients
• A valid driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to facilitate our clients’ needs by exceeding their goals

What CBI Health offers you

• Continuous learning and skills development, including management opportunities
• Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and rewards package, including group health, dental and vision benefits, paid 100% by the employer
• Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your patients
• Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

About us

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.