Occupational Therapist, Stroke Outpatient Clinic

Northumberland Hills Hospital; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Cobourg is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for its Stroke Recovery Clinic. The role involves providing assessment and intervention for stroke patients, requiring a university degree in Occupational Therapy and a license from the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and preferably experience with stroke patients. The position operates Tuesday and Thursday mornings, offering competitive pay based on the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with stroke patients in an in-patient or out-patient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessment, intervention, education, and discharge planning for referred stroke clients.
• Develop and document an intervention plan based on assessment analysis.
• Educate caregivers and family members on supportive activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good decision making and deductive reasoning skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Computer and keyboarding skills

Education

University degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Overview

Location: Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) – Stroke Outpatient Clinic. Position: Occupational Therapist (Part-Time). Department: Stroke Outpatient Clinic. Term: Permanent Part-Time. Pay: $40.36 - $56.30 as per OPSEU Collective Agreement. Reference #: 01020. Posted: Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 12:00am.

VALUES AND COMMITMENT: At 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 are committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that recognises everyone’s contributions and respects everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT: NHH remains respectful of all protected rights in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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 diversification of ideas. We strive to make our hiring process accessible and provide accommodations as needed; for accommodation needs please email [e-mail]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH: Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH offers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County and employs more than 850 people.

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 role operates 0800-1600 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
• Experience working with stroke patients in an in-patient or out-patient setting preferred
• 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
• New graduates will be considered

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

• Attendance at safety training including fire safety, Safe Lifts and Transfers and WHMIS training
• Utilizes Safe Lifts and Transfers procedures in transferring and repositioning of patients
• Reporting of hazards and incidents
• Critical thinking as it relates to patient acuity and multiple demands on time requiring prioritization of workload changes
• Work is performed in the rehabilitation gym space and associated allied health offices; staff may be exposed to bodily fluids and potential infectious diseases

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal background check, completed within the last year, within the first sixty (60) days of employment. Additionally, applicants must complete the Health Care Worker Health review process, providing an up-to-date immunization record within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff. The organization may conduct parts/all of the hiring process virtually. We are a scent-free environment; kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances when attending the hospital.

We thank all those who express interest in this position; due to high volumes of inquiries, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.