Occupational Therapist

At Gowan we serve clients who have challenging and complex workplace accommodation and ergonomics needs, and who are rehabilitating mentally and physically to return to work.

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 clients, customers, employees, and subcontractors.

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 assessment and intervention delivered in-person or virtually.

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 all regulatory, security, and privacy requirements.
• Tools: Full time employees receive the necessary technology equipment, and assessment tools and clinical resources are available to all occupational therapists at Gowan.
• Pay, Salary, and Benefits: We offer competitive renumeration, internal training and development, and for employees benefits and development perks.

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, accommodation, and/or psychotherapy.
• 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 healthy and sustainable workplace 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, MS Word, Excel (for subcontractors), and will be trained on use of our case management system for daily file management entries, billing, and reporting.
• We are hiring:
• Occupational Therapists
• Full-time, part-time, permanent, and subcontracting positions

At Gowan, we serve clients with complex and demanding workplace accommodation and ergonomics needs, and who are in the process of physical and psychological rehabilitation to return to work.

Why Gowan?

At Gowan, we offer enriching and meaningful work opportunities for occupational therapists across Canada.

At Gowan, we take care of those we serve — whether our clients, employees, or subcontractors.

At Gowan, we are a national organization led by Indigenous people, Canadian-owned, and certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).

Join Us!

• You aspire to work in a professional environment where you benefit from clinical support, challenges at your skill level, and opportunities for growth.
• You wish to work in the employment sector, helping individuals successfully reintegrate into the workforce and stay there.
• You enjoy working with companies that care about their employees' well-being.
• You wish to collaborate with fellow occupational therapists passionate about their profession.
• You desire to practice the type of work we do: clinical occupational therapy assessments and interventions, offered in person or virtually.

What We Offer

• Administrative Support: Helpful and available professionals to support you in report writing and referral management.
• Active Clinical Mentorship: Guidance and support from experienced occupational therapists, allowing you to develop the skills needed to handle any type of referral.
• Flexibility: Work from home for virtual services and deliver in-person interventions at clients' homes, in their living environments, or at workplaces.
• Variety: A varied clinical caseload funded by employers, return-to-work insurers, municipalities, non-profits, and individuals, as well as the opportunity to participate in training and leadership activities.
• Case Management System: A secure case management system meeting all regulatory, security, and privacy requirements.
• Work Tools: Full-time employees receive necessary technology equipment; assessment tools and clinical resources are available to all occupational therapists at Gowan.
• Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive remuneration, internal training and development, as well as employee benefits and development perks.

What You Bring

• A passion for the profession of occupational therapy.
• An interest in clinical work, including occupational therapy assessments, interventions, and workplace wellness training in ergonomics, accommodations, and/or psychotherapy.
• An understanding of the importance of work and productivity for the health and well-being of individuals and the organizations they work for.
• A desire to help motivated employers find healthy and sustainable workplace solutions for their staff.
• A self-disciplined, 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, psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, cognitive assessment, and Exposure Therapy are assets, but not required.

Requirements

• The ability to travel to employee, client, and employer sites within an agreed-upon geography.
• Registered and in good standing with a Canadian occupational therapy regulatory body, and able to provide in-person services in your province of residence.
• Technologically proficient in using email, MS Word, and Excel (for subcontractors); training will be provided on our case management system for daily file management entries, billing, and reporting.
• Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Work from home
• Application question(s):
• Are you able to work in both French and English?

Experience

• Occupational therapy: 2 years (preferred)
• Licence/Certification:
• Registration with the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (required)
• Work Location: Remote