Occupational Therapist Consultant

Primary Location: Remote (work from anywhere).

Onsite Location: Saskatchewan (typically Regina, SK, but may include other cities for hearings/tribunals).

Contract Term: 2 Years + up to 3 Option Years - Part-Time (:4 Hrs/Week)

Travel: Required for onsite meetings and legal proceedings in Saskatchewan

Non-Local Candidates: Accepted if licensed in Saskatchewan and able to travel as needed

Ideal Candidate: A licensed Occupational Therapist with a strong clinical background in rehabilitation and modifications, excellent judgment, experience in documentation review, and a willingness to contribute meaningfully to SGI's injury management and claims review processes.

SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist Consultant to serve as a clinical subject matter expert in injury claims, rehabilitation, and home/vehicle modification evaluations. This part-time consulting role involves case review, professional guidance, committee participation, and expert testimony on behalf of SGI.

Key Responsibilities:

• File and Claims Review
• Assess individual injury claims and provide professional opinions on:
  • Suitability of home/vehicle modifications
  • Adequacy of SGI documentation (guidelines, forms)
  • Future management strategies and referral recommendations
• HMVRT (Home Modification & Vehicle Review Team) Participation
• Attend bi-weekly HMVRT meetings (virtually or in-person)
• Provide expert verbal and written input on proposed modifications and functional suitability
• Clinical Consulting & Advisory
• Guide external Occupational Therapists and SGI Personal Injury Specialists on rehabilitation and modification practices
• Submit updated CV upon request
• Deliver professional insights and recommendations to SGI leadership and teams
• Research & Best Practices
• Advise SGI on new research and emerging best practices in OT, rehabilitation, and injury management
• Suggest improvements to SGI policies, procedures, and clinical documentation
• Legal Representation & Expert Testimony
• Provide evidence or testimony related to documented clinical opinions at:
  • Automobile Injury Appeal Commission
  • King's Bench Court of Saskatchewan
  • Other hearings, tribunals, or legal proceedings
• Professional Liaison
• Maintain communication between SGI and OT regulatory/professional bodies
• Represent SGI professionally in matters of mutual concern

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a recognized Occupational Therapy program
• Registered and licensed with the Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists (SCOT)
• In good standing with SCOT
• Minimum 18 months of clinical rehabilitation experience
• Available to provide consulting services :4 hours/week (flexible)
• Willing and able to travel to Saskatchewan for onsite meetings and legal obligations
• Ability to assess complex rehab cases with independence and professional judgment

Recruiter Submission Template - Occupational Therapist Consultant (SGI)

Full Name:

Are you a graduate of a recognized Occupational Therapy program? (Y/N):

Registered with Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists (SCOT)?

Practicing License Number & Expiry (SCOT: Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists):

Member in Good Standing with SCOT - Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists?

Total Years of Clinical Experience in Rehabilitation:

Do you meet the minimum requirement of 18 months rehabilitation experience?

Experience with Home and Vehicle Modifications (Y/N, Details):

Experience Reviewing Injury Claims / Insurance Files (Y/N, Details):

Experience Providing Expert Opinions on Functional Ability (Y/N, Examples):

Familiarity with SGI or Similar Insurance Guidelines (Y/N, Details):

Experience Providing Guidance to Other OTs / Injury Specialists (Y/N, Details):

Availability to Attend Bi-Weekly HMVRT Meetings?

Availability to Attend Hearings/Tribunals/Court in Saskatchewan?

Previous Testimony / Expert Witness Experience (Y/N, Details):

Experience with OT Regulatory / Professional Liaison (Y/N, Details):

Knowledge of Latest Rehab Research & Best Practices (Y/N, Examples):

Familiar with ISO 27002:2022 or Equivalent Info Security Standards (Y/N):

Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn ID:

Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization in Canada (Citizen/PR/Other):

Expected Hourly Rates:

Is it T4 or C2C, If C2C, Please let us know your corporation name?

Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work Part-Time (:4 Hrs/Week)? (Y/N):