Occupational Therapist – Neurological Rehabilitation
Part-Time or Full-Time | Flexible Schedule | Majority Fee Split in Favour of the Occupational Therapist
Join Windsor's growing clinic for neurological rehabilitation.
Cortex Physio and Rehab is a modern, rapidly growing multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation services across the lifespan. We are expanding our team and are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals maximize their independence, function, and quality of life.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working in a collaborative environment alongside physiotherapists and speech-language pathologists while building a thriving neurological caseload.
Why Join Cortex?
- Majority fee split in favour of the Occupational Therapist
- Flexible scheduling (days, evenings, and Saturdays available)
- Growing referral base with opportunity to build your own caseload
- Modern rehabilitation facility with:
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Administrative support and electronic charting
Mandatory Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- Professional liability insurance
- Previous clinical experience treating neurological conditions (hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, or community neuro rehabilitation)
- Demonstrated experience providing cognitive assessment and cognitive rehabilitation
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
Experience with concussion rehabilitation, vestibular disorders, return-to-work planning, seating and mobility, assistive devices, or home accessibility assessments is considered a strong asset.
Neurological Conditions We Treat
You will work with individuals living with:
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Concussion
- Vestibular Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's Disease
- ALS
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Other chronic neurological disorders
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive neurological occupational therapy services, including:
Assessment & Clinical Reasoning
- Assess physical, cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting function.
- Differentiate impairment from disability and identify barriers to independence.
- Determine rehabilitation potential considering functional baseline, medical history, current condition, and patient goals.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based neurological rehabilitation principles.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Perform cognitive assessments.
- Design and implement individualized cognitive rehabilitation programs.
- Address attention, memory, executive functioning, problem-solving, safety awareness, and dual-task performance.
- Educate patients and caregivers on cognitive compensation strategies.
Functional Rehabilitation
- Improve independence with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Improve Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Community reintegration
- Energy conservation
- Fatigue management
- Upper extremity rehabilitation
- Functional mobility in collaboration with physiotherapy
- Therapeutic exercise and task-specific training
- Management of tone, spasticity, edema, and range of motion
- Sensory rehabilitation
- Pressure injury prevention
- Seating and positioning optimization
Equipment & Environmental Modification
- Recommend assistive devices
- Wheelchair and seating assessments
- Orthotic recommendations
- Home safety assessments
- Environmental modifications
- Fall prevention strategies
Ideal Candidate
You are someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for neurological rehabilitation.
- Enjoys solving complex clinical challenges.
- Values evidence-based practice.
- Believes in patient-centred care.
- Wants to grow alongside an innovative clinic.
- Is motivated to build long-term relationships with patients and referral sources.
Compensation
Competitive fee split with the majority of revenue going to the Occupational Therapist.
We believe clinicians should be rewarded for the exceptional care they provide while enjoying the support of a growing multidisciplinary practice.
Apply Today
If you are an Occupational Therapist with neurological rehabilitation experience who is looking to build a rewarding career in a supportive, growing clinic, we'd love to hear from you.
Cortex Physio and Rehab
4775 Walker Rd.
Windsor, Ontario
Phone: 519-969-0808
Website: cortexphysio.com
Smarter Recovery. Stronger You.
Please note: new graduates are welcome to apply only if they have completed neurological clinical placements with demonstrated experience in neurological rehabilitation and cognitive therapy.
Pay: $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
