Occupational Therapist

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a temporary position focused on adult acute care, particularly in the Neuro Stroke unit. This role requires a Master's degree and membership with COTO, alongside strong communication and clinical skills. The candidate will contribute to improving patient outcomes in a supportive and inclusive environment, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension plan

Health and Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, eligible to work in Canada.
• Member in good standing with COTO.
• Bilingual in English and French is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to adult acute care inpatients including those in the Neuro Stroke unit.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and external partners as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Clinical judgement

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in occupational therapy

AlphaFIM certification

Training in non-violent crisis intervention

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About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Temporary position until approximately April 06, 2026.

This position is for adult acute care inpatients, including Neuro Stroke unit.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, including weekends, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Master's degree in occupational therapy OR equivalent program recognized by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO);
• Member in good standing with COTO;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent problem solving and clinical judgement;
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including collaboration with patients, families, teams, students, and/or external partners;
• Excellent working knowledge of OT scope of practice and demonstrated skills working with acute and chronic medical conditions;
• Eligible to work in Canada.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in mobility seating and positioning;
• Previous experience assessing and treating patients who have a diagnosis of stroke;
• Knowledge of the resources available in the Champlain Region for supporting stroke patients across the continuum of care;
• Recent completion of AlphaFIM certification;
• Recently completed training in non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI);
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).
  
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.

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