Occupational Therapist Jobs in Ontario

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

1-15 of 30 Jobs

Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

  • Oakville, ON
  • 22 hours ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 22 hours ago

Qualifications Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or licensed with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario Member of Canadian Occupational Therapy Association preferred...

Occupational Therapist - Central North (Adults)

  • York, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • York, ON
  • 4 days ago

Required Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy. Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario....

Required Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy. Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario....

Occupational Therapist - Central North (Paeds)

  • York, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • York, ON
  • 4 days ago

Required Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy. Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario....

Occupational Therapist - Hand Clinic

  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 4 days ago

Clinical supervisor of students, including Occupational Therapist and/or OTA/PTA students. Requirements: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program....

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of...

Assistant Professor in occupational therapy

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 6 days ago

Membership in the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or another Canadian occupational therapy provincial regulator or completion of the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS) process...

What you bring to the role: Currently enrolled in an accredited Occupational Therapy program An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position; Well-developed...

Occupational Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 10 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications: Master of Science program in Occupational Therapy (MSc (OT)) or equivalent according to College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards....

Occupational Therapist (HEART)

  • Toronto, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 12 days ago

Therapy from an accredited program Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required Membership in CAOT preferred 5-7 years previous Occupational...

Occupational Therapy

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 18 days ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 18 days ago

Therapy college....

Occupational Therapist - Flex Schedule

  • Barrie, ON
  • 18 days ago
  • Barrie, ON
  • 18 days ago

At ParaMed, being an Occupational Therapist (OT) is more than a job, its a purpose....

Occupational Therapist - Flex schedules

  • Orillia, ON
  • 18 days ago
  • Orillia, ON
  • 18 days ago

At ParaMed, being an Occupational Therapist (OT) is more than a job, its a purpose....

Occupational Therapist - Inpatients

  • Toronto, ON
  • 19 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 19 days ago

Occupational Therapists are valued members of our Allied Services Department....

Occupational Therapist

  • Hamilton, ON
  • 26 days ago
  • Hamilton, ON
  • 26 days ago

Therapist will plan, implement, and evaluate client-centered occupational therapy services consistent with the mission and values of YWCA Hamilton....

Occupational Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Leadership Skills Development for Occupational Therapists
The Leadership Skills Development MOOC for Occupational Therapists will support course participants to gain insights into their leadership potential, values and preferences. Together we will...
Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
No workplace is free from risk. Whether physical or psychosocial, occupational hazards are a concern for every workplace. This two-week course from Universiti Malaya will give you an introduction...
Understanding Behaviour Management by Occupational Therapist
Behaviour is how someone acts. It is what a person does to make something happen, to make something change or to keep things the same.Behaviour is a response to things that are...

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Ontario

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Occupational Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Ontario offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.8%
Bachelor's Degree
29.0%
Associate's Degree
9.3%
Doctorate Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Ontario
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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