Occupational Therapist

**Occupational Therapist** **Permanent, Part-Time (18.75hr/wk)** **THE RIDEAU FAMILY HEALTH TEAM** The Rideau Family Health Team is a well-established, multicultural primary care organization serving patients and families in Ottawa. Our interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, psychotherapists, a pharmacist, dietitian, and administrative professionals who work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to support patients in achieving optimal function, independence, and participation in everyday activities, including successful return to work following illness, injury, disability, or other health-related challenges. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Occupational Therapist will play a key role in supporting patients whose health conditions impact their ability to work, perform daily activities, and participate fully in their communities. Working as part of an interdisciplinary primary care team, the OT will provide assessment, rehabilitation, education, and care planning services focused on functional recovery, workplace accommodation, disability management, and return-to-work readiness. This role will support patients across a variety of clinical areas including musculoskeletal conditions, chronic disease management, mental health, cognitive concerns, injury recovery, and geriatrics. The successful candidate will collaborate with patients, healthcare providers, employers, insurers, and community agencies, as appropriate, to facilitate safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** *Functional Assessment, Rehabilitation & Return-to-Work* o Conduct comprehensive assessments of functional abilities, physical and cognitive limitations, activities of daily living, and barriers to employment. o Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans to improve function, independence, and work capacity. o Assess patients' readiness to return to work and provide recommendations regarding functional abilities and restrictions. o Develop and support graduated return-to-work plans in collaboration with patients, primary care providers, employers, insurers, and other stakeholders, as appropriate. o Recommend workplace accommodations, ergonomic modifications, adaptive equipment, and strategies to support successful participation in employment. o Provide education and coaching to patients regarding symptom management, pacing, energy conservation, injury prevention, and self-management strategies. o Support patients navigating disability-related challenges and accessing appropriate community and workplace resources. o Complete clinical documentation, reports, forms, and correspondence related to functional abilities, work restrictions, accommodations, and rehabilitation goals. *Clinical Care* o Accept patient referrals from physicians and interprofessional team members in accordance with organizationa