Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy

Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Pension plan with employer components

Health, wellness and lifestyle perks

On site gym 24/7

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking a Temporary Occupational Therapist to join the TH Occupational Therapy team. The role focuses on adult rehab, admissions assessment, and discharge planning within a dynamic, patient-centered care environment.

Responsibilities include OT assessments, interventions for self-care, productivity and leisure, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Licensure in Ontario and experience with neurology/orthopaedics are preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University.
• Licensed to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Related experience with Adult Rehab patients including Neurology, Orthopaedic and Amputee.
• ADP Authorization for Wheelchairs is an asset; willingness to become a registered ADP authorizer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT assessments and discharge planning.
• Provide OT interventions in self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Educate clients and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain thorough documentation and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Organization

Time management

Computer skills

Education

OT degree

COTO registration

Adult Rehab experience

Tools

ADP authorization

Job description

POSTING END DATE:

2026-07-30

Position:

Temporary Role TFT: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy

Department:

TH Occupational Therapy

Position Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Temporary Contract End Date:

2027-03-31

Union:

OPSEU PARAMEDICAL 373 (Ontario Public Service Employees Union Paramedical 373)

Location:

Peterborough, ON

Language:

English

Salary:

$42.51 - $59.29

per hour

THE PRHC DIFFERENCE:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.
With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.
PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers
As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.
PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

What We Offer

We’re committed to supporting our people with meaningful rewards and experiences, which may include:

• A competitive total rewards package aligned with the position
• Pension plan with employer contributions for eligible roles
• Health, wellness, and lifestyle perks, including fitness memberships and travel savings
• On site gym 24/7 free to all employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your growth

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides OT assessment, intervention, education and discharge planning of referred clients in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. The OT practices in accordance with the Professional Standards of the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario (COTO) and is a registered member of COTO.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Completion of a university degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University or equivalent required.
• Licensed to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
• Related experience with Adult Rehab patients to include Neurology, Orthopaedic and Amputee
• ADP Authorization for Wheelchairs an asset; must be prepared to become a registered ADP authorizer.

WHO YOU ARE:

• 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 practice.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.

This position is for a current vacancy.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women,people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.