OT-Occupational Therapist

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) Midtown location is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess and treat patients within your full professional scope, aiming to improve quality of life and assist with discharge planning.

The ideal candidate will have OCOT registration, prefer CAOT/OSOT membership, and bring hospital experience. This role offers coverage across the organization with a supportive, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario (OCOT).
• CAOT or OSOT membership preferred.
• Minimum of two years hospital-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge planning process and community resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with complex decision making and advancing best practice initiatives.
• Willingness to cover across the organization as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment within full professional scope to achieve patient-directed goals.
• Contribute to program planning, quality initiatives, and research.
• Supervise therapy assistants; mentor colleagues and students.
• Support discharge planning and collaboration with other clinical areas.
• Coverage across organization as required.

Skills

OCOT registration

CAOT/OSOT membership

Hospital experience

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Communication skills

Self-directed learning

Job description

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OT-Occupational Therapist (Job ID: 6886)

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

Position Vacancy: CPT

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus) Supports Low Intensity Rehab at Chicopee

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.

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

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Salary: CAD 48.10-61.16

Post Date: 09/15/2026

Close Date: 09/22/2026