0000044190 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, FT

Niagara Health; Niagara Falls; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Health in Niagara Falls is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position to provide safe, client-centered occupational therapy services. The home site is the Niagara Falls site with occasional coverage at the Fort Erie Site; weekend coverage is required.

You will collaborate with an interprofessional team, perform assessments, develop patient programs, document per guidelines, and support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies for safe, independent practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient/client-centred care.
• Proficient in documentation and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality OT services to patients and clients.
• Perform assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Assist with discharge planning and home programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation per guidelines.

Skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Documentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44190CG

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, FT

STATUS: FULL TIME

DEPARTMENT: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE

HOURS OF WORK: 1.0 FTE; DAY SHIFTS, WEEKEND ROTATION

POSTING DATE: 01 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 07 SEPTEMBER 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. The successful candidate's home site will be the site listed above. This position will also provide coverage at Fort Erie Site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario


• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy


• 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


• Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client centred care and service


• Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care


• Demonstrated ability to perform assessments, develop quality patient/client programming, and facilitate patient discharge


• Demonstrated ability to support, explain, and instruct patients and their families in understanding the clinical procedures to facilitate optimum health status


• Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills


• Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving


• Evidence of accurate and timely documentation according to best practice guidelines


• Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day


• Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team


• Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision


• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs


• Consistent and regular attendance required

Questions, quoting the job posting number may be directed to [e-mail]

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.