Occupational Therapist,Stroke Outpatient Clinic Job Oshawa area,Cobourg Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Location: Cobourg

Reference #01020 Posted
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 12:00am Scope
Public Applications Accepted Position
Occupational Therapist
Department
Stroke Outpatient Clinic
Vacancy
Yes
Term
Permanent Part-Time
Pay
$40.36 - $56.30 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

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

The part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Stroke Recovery Clinic provides OT assessment, intervention, education and discharge planning of referred stroke clients in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. The OT practices in accordance with the Professional Standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). This currently vacant role operates shifts, Tuesday and Thursday, weekly.

Primary Responsibilities

Receive, prioritize, and schedule appropriate stroke rehab referrals

Review past assessments and histories

Select assessment tools to determine the individual's functional abilities

Perform assessment, including consulting with family/caregiver

Evaluate, document and communicate the results to client/family/team members

Develop and document an intervention plan based on analysis of assessment and expected outcomes of stroke severity in consultation with the client and or family

Develop intervention plans with goals that are clear, measurable, functional and appropriate to individual's needs, personal goals and expected outcomes

Determine treatment techniques and application of assistive devices in consultation with other health care professionals including ADP authorization as required

Consult with other community health care providers by written report or phone

Reassess and document the individual's level of functioning and changes in occupational performance and modify the treatment accordingly

Educate caregivers and family members in activities that support the intervention plan

Practice personal and patient related safety precautions in accordance with COTO and hospital guidelines

Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and other community resources including family members

Use appropriate outcome measures to determine when the client has achieved goals or maximum benefit from OT services or is no longer appropriate for OT intervention due to changes in health status

Maintain patient records as outlined by hospital policy and procedures and consistent with COTO guidelines

Contributes to the program by performing related tasks as required

Models NHH Philosophy and Values

May be required to support inpatient allied health team related to HHR and hospital demands

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a university degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University or equivalent.

Licensed to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interdisciplinary team skills

Good decision making and deductive reasoning skills

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, families, other professionals, and interdisciplinary team members

Good documentation skills

Professionalism, independence and dedication to client centred practise

Good organizational and time management skills

Computer and keyboarding skills

New graduates will be considered

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