MSK WorkAssist, a division of Santé Circle Health, is looking for a Registered Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team at Ontario’s premier orthopaedic facility in Waterloo. This role is based in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility and focuses on WSIB Specialty Clinic services, occupational rehabilitation, functional testing, physical and mental health assessment, and worksite-based assessment and treatment for injured workers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing comprehensive physical, cognitive, functional, and mental health assessments.
- Completing functional testing to assess work capacity, activity tolerance, functional limitations, and return-to-work readiness.
- Applying strong physical assessment skills to support treatment planning, functional recommendations, accommodation planning, and return-to-work outcomes.
- Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
- Educating clients on topics such as pain management, pacing and task modification, and cognitive-behavioural strategies.
- Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, kinesiologists, physicians, and psychologists.
- Participating in case conferences and case management activities.
- Supporting return-to-work programs at both the clinic and employer worksites, including functional assessment, job coaching, and accommodation planning where required.
- Documenting treatment sessions and submitting reports using designated software within required timelines.
- Managing caseloads efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Supporting clinical teams at other sites as needed, including job coaching and accommodation assessments.
- Coordinating with external healthcare providers as necessary.
Skills:
- Strong physical assessment skills, including the ability to assess functional limitations, activity tolerance, and return-to-work capacity.
- Experience completing functional testing, functional abilities assessments, or work-related functional assessments is considered a strong asset.
- Experience supporting clients with physical, mental health, and/or neurological conditions.
- Strong understanding of occupational rehabilitation, return-to-work planning, and workplace accommodations.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience with WSIB, long-term disability, and auto insurance referrals is considered an asset.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
This position is compensated on an hourly basis. The expected annual earnings for this role range from $93,600 to $114,400, based on full-time hours.
About Us:
Santé Circle Health is a leading national disability and healthcare company. We specialize in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of health issues related to complex occupational injuries and illnesses, insurance claims, independent medical evaluations, periodic health, and fitness for employment. With a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and psychologists, we help people return to function, at home, work and play.
We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage, and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve, as we know that a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.
AI-assisted tools may be used to support resume screening. All hiring decisions are made by people. The use of AI is intended to support, not replace, our commitment to fair, transparent, and people-centered hiring practices.
We are dedicated to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Should you require any accommodations, please inform Human Resources.
We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registered with COTO (required)
Work Location: In person
