Occupational Therapist

VACANCY NUMBER: 43995CG JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, CPT STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES HOURS OF WORK: AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR DAYS, AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS. SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST-MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS POSTING DATE: 06 AUGUST 2026 CLOSING DATE: 12 AUGUST 2026 UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION WAGE RANGE: $40.36 TO $56.30 PER HOUR POSITION OBJECTIVE: Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision and delivery of quality Occupational Therapy Services. The objective of the Occupational Therapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. Weekend coverage required. Mentorship available for new graduates. QUALIFICATIONS: o Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario o Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and interprofessional practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client centred care and service o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care o Demonstrated ability to perform assessments, develop quality patient/client programming, and facilitate patient discharge o Demonstrated ability to support, explain, and instruct patients and their families in understanding the clinical procedures to facilitate optimum health status o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving o Evidence of accurate and timely documentation according to best practice guidelines o Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day o Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision o Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs o Consistent and regular attendance required Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to [email protected] How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm August 12, 2026 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #43995) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply. This position is an existing vacancy at Niagara Health. No artificial intelligence is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. If you believe you have encountered or applied for a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent Niagara Health, please contact [email protected] At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering quality, patient-centered occupational therapy services. This includes performing assessments, developing programming, and facilitating patient discharges while maintaining high professional standards.

Candidates must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. The role requires the physical ability to lift and transfer patients and a commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.

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• Patient Assessment
• Patient Programming
• Discharge Planning
• Interprofessional Practice
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Transfer
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Patient-Centered Care

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

6 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable