Professional Practice Lead - Occupational Therapy PT 2025-6127

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution seeks a Professional Practice Lead for Occupational Therapy. This role involves overseeing a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Program, coordinating patient care, and ensuring best practices. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, manage clinical responsibilities, and promote innovation and compassion in patient care. Join a community-focused hospital committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of the community. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group benefits including health and dental

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy program and registered with the Ontario College.
• Clinical experience in physical medicine occupational therapy with supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate patient care programs and evaluate the Occupational Therapy Program.
• Provide day-to-day direction of Occupational Therapy services and support staff.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Supervisory Skills

Clinical Experience

Continuing Education

Computer Systems Familiarity

Education

Graduate of Occupational Therapy Program

Registered with Ontario College of Occupational Therapy

Membership in Canadian and Ontario Association of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Inpatient Surgery & Allied Health

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved program in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the Ontario College of Occupational Therapy
• Membership in Canadian and Ontario Association of Occupational Therapy
• Clinical Experience in physical medicine occupational therapy
• First level supervisory skills
• Evidence of Continuing Education
• Familiarity with computer systems

Responsibilities:

The Professional Practice Lead - Occupational Therapy carries a direct caseload. This caseload may be located throughout different clinical programs. The size of the caseload accommodates to the other Lead Occupational Therapy duties (minimum of approximately 80%).

• To plan and coordinate with the Manager of Inpatient Surgery & Allied Health, administrative processes, patient care programs, policies, and procedures for the provision of a comprehensive Occupational Therapy Program.
• To evaluate the Occupational Therapy Program and recommend changes to the Manager of Inpatient Surgery & Allied Health.
• To act as liaison between staff, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians, and the Manager of Inpatient Surgery & Allied Health.
• To provide day-to-day direction of the Occupational Therapy services, including scheduling, prioritizing caseloads, and organizing/scheduling program meetings.
• To participate in hiring processes.
• To plan, organize, and support the clinical orientation for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and Rehab Technicians.
• To provide clinical support and supervision to Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and the Rehab Technician.
• To act as clinical coordinator for all students and volunteers assigned to the Occupational Therapy department.
• To complete the clinical portion of the performance appraisals.
• To assist the Manager of Inpatient Surgery & Allied Health in promoting staff awareness of best practices and safe processes.
• To review and update the Occupational Therapy Procedure Manual.
• To provide input into the development, review, and revision of the interdisciplinary policy and procedure manual related to practices affecting Occupational Therapy.
• To assist in management and review of Occupational Therapy capital, staffing, and operating budgets.
• To initiate the purchase of Occupational Therapy equipment and supplies according to the approved budget, collaborating with other services as required.
• To maintain communication with other hospital programs.
• To represent Occupational Therapy as the Professional Practice Lead and ensure provision of practice in accordance with College guidelines.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community from COVID-19, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated within two months from the date of the conditional offer from CMH.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity, or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed and to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment and explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto, Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.