OT-Occupational Therapist

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; Sur place; CAD 66 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) invites an Occupational Therapist to join the inpatient rehab team at Chicopee. This temporary full-time role focuses on patient-directed goals, assessment and treatment within full professional scope, and contributes to discharge planning and program development.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise therapy assistants, mentor colleagues, and support coverage across the organization.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• CAOT or OSOT membership preferred.
• Minimum two years hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, legislation and community resources.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, organization and time management skills.
• Experience with complex decision making and advancing best practice.
• Self-directed learning and peer evaluation.

Responsabilités

• Provide assessment and treatment within full OT scope to achieve patient goals and discharge plans.
• Participate in program planning, quality initiatives, and supervision of therapy assistants.
• Mentor colleagues and provide coverage across clinical areas as required.

Connaissances

OT registration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Description du poste

OT-Occupational Therapist (Job ID: 7572)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health‑care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo‑Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health‑care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community‑driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Work Type: Temporary Full Time Approx. until May 2027

Position Vacancy: CPT

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: WRHN @ Chicopee Supports UT2 Inpatient Rehab

Position Summary:

As a member of a multi-disciplinary Collaborative Practice Team, the physiotherapist provides assessment and treatment within their full professional scope to achieve patient directed goals, improve quality of life, and assist with discharge planning. The successful candidate will participate in program planning/development; professional and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research; supervision of therapy assistants; mentoring of colleagues and students; and assist with coverage across other clinical areas as required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT is preferred
• A minimum of two years hospital related experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and respond to competing, unscheduled demands.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and community resources as well as an understanding of the discharge planning process required.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience and skill in complex decision making processes, advancing best practice initiatives, and exploration of innovative models of care.
• Proven experience in self-directed learning and peer evaluation processes.
• Ability to provide coverage throughout the organization as required.

Application Instructions:

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

Post Date: 11/03/2026

Salary: CAD 48.10-61.16

Close Date: 11/10/2026

Location: CA:ON:Kitchener

Category: Allied Health

Employment Type: Employee