Occupational Therapist, Allied Health-GAT
Job in
Cobourg, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Northumberland Hills Hospital
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: CobourgReference #00941
PostedTuesday, July 22nd, 2025 at 1:00am
ScopePublic Applications Accepted
PositionOccupational Therapist
DepartmentAllied Health- GAT
TermTemporary Part Time
Pay$40.36 - $56.30
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity
, Quality
, Respect
, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.
EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Access and Flow, the Occupational Therapist will be part of the Allied Health team at NHH with a primary focus as part of a Geriatric Activation Team targeting intensive intervention for patients in the Emergency Department. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will work closely with the team, patient and families providing assessment and recommendations for safe discharge to support ED diversion and admission avoidance.
The OT must be able to fulfill a multi-dimensional role of clinician, consultant, and educator of patient care.
Ability to develop, implement, document and evaluate programs in collaboration with the patient and family in conjunction with the health care team.Ability to continually assess, monitor, evaluate and revise patient care plans as necessary in conjunction with assessment findings and Physician diagnosisRecommend consultants and/ or provide adaptive equipment, splints, aids in remedial program and activities of daily livingParticipate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and consult with members of the team regarding patient care.Establish and maintain statistical data documentation for clinical and administrative progress as requiredDemonstrate knowledge, understanding and leadership skills in occupational therapy issuesAbility to facilitate educator role with patients, family members and the publicAct as a member of quality assurance programs within the department and the hospitalRecognize responsibility for continuing education to maintain professional standardsIn addition to the above, follows safe and healthy work practices and maintains a safe and healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established reporting mechanisms for injuries, illness and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and proceduresQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Graduate from an approved School of Occupational Therapy from an accredited University
Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (C.A.O.T.)Member of the College of Occupational Therapy3 to 5 years of previous experience in a similar role in a hospital settingSupervisory/management skillsDemonstrated excellent organization and problem solving skillsAble to function independently in a consultative roleExperience in working as part of a Multidisciplinary TeamCritical thinking abilityExemplary communication and facilitator skillsPHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Able to work in an active, rapidly changing stressful environment with multiple demandsAbility to make decisions and prioritize effectively; must have sufficient physical endurance including manual dexterity to handle patients and equipment effectively and safelyEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60)…
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