Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville, Milton and Georgetown is seeking a part-time Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the OT Hands Clinic. The hand therapist will work days Mon-Fri, in a multi-site hand program, providing care for acute injuries and post-traumatic conditions.

Applicants should have Ontario registration/licensure, with preference for a Hand Therapy certification and 1+ year outpatient hand therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Registered OT or PT with current Ontario license.
• Certified Hand Therapy designation preferred or willing to pursue.
• Minimum 1 year outpatient hand therapy experience.
• Experience in splinting and treating acute hand injuries.
• Knowledge of evidence-based outcome measures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory attendance and employment record.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in the Acute Hand Program and Fracture Clinic as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate knowledge in treating hand injuries including tendon/nerve/vascular repair, amputations, trauma and early fracture management.
• Provide support to the program and patients receiving treatment through OHIP, WSIB, MVA or other insurance claims.

Skills

Flexibility

Independence

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT Ontario registration

PT Ontario license

Tools

Splinting techniques

Outcome measures

Job description

Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

• Part-time
• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.10 FTE
• Union Status: NON UNION
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri - 7.5 hour day shifts
• Employment Status: Casual
• Department: OT Hands Clinic
• Site Location: Multi-Site (Oakville, Milton, Georgetown)

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The hand therapist will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support patients in the Acute Hand Program and Fracture Clinic. The interdisciplinary team may consist of a plastic surgeon, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Therapy Assistant and volunteers. The hand specialist will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the treatment of hand injuries including tendon/nerve/vascular repair, amputations, trauma, and early fracture management. Experience in splinting for a variety of upper extremity and hand conditions and knowledge of modalities is a requirement. Provide support to the program and patients receiving treatment through OHIP, WSIB, MVA or other insurance claims.

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or licensed with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario
• Member of Canadian Occupational Therapy Association preferred or Member of CPA/OPA preferred
• Certified Hand Therapy designationpreferred or interest to pursue
• Must have experience splinting and treating acute hand injuries
• Minimum 1 year experience in an outpatient hand therapy setting is required
• Knowledge and experience in the use of evidence based outcome measures
• Must be flexible anddemonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all team members
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Site: Multi-site (based primarily Oakville)

Hours:Monday to Friday; Days - various rotating 8 hours shifts (hours are subject to change based on operational needs).

Salary:$40.911 to $57.695 per hour

Date Posted:August 11, 2026

Internal Applicants Due By:August 18

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare's Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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