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Health Sciences North

Occupational Therapist

Sudbury, ON, P3E 5J1, Canada

Pay: $38.82 - $54.77 / hour
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

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Competition #	10846
Job Title	Occupational Therapist
Department	Seating & Mobility
Status	Permanent
Work Type	Part-time
Affiliation	ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment	Days
Bilingualism Required	Yes
Police Check Requirement	Vulnerable Sector Check
Site	RLHC-ONA Paramedical
Salary Information	$38.82 - $54.77 / hour
Application Closing Date	October 7, 2026

KEY FUNCTION:

Use a holistic, client, and family-centred approach to optimize safety, functional ability, and well-being to enable participation in activities of daily living within the areas of self-care, productivity (e.g. work, home, and school) and leisure throughout each level of the developmental spectrum (e.g. birth to end of life). Emphasize the physical, cognitive, affective, and spiritual components of clients’ functional performance and the physical, institutional, social, and cultural aspects of the environment.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs.

DUTIES:

Administer and perform complex standardized and non-standardized assessments.
Analyze and interpret assessment findings.
Generate, implement, evaluate, and modify negotiated treatment plans on an individual or group basis within the outpatient setting.
Recommend compensatory and remedial strategies, activity modification, adaptive equipment, and assitive devices to promote safety and maximize functional independence.
Dispense, fabricate, and modify clinical equipment, including wheelchairs and seating systems.
Implement strategies to address client safety issues and mitigate risk for critical injury and death.
Educate client and family in coping strategies, decision-making, and utilization of personal and community resources; make referrals to community resources as required.
Collaborate with clients, families, interprofessional team members, and community partners throughout the therapy process and advocate to ensure client needs are met.
Participate in the discharge planning process to ensure safe, effective, and efficient discharges.
Perform controlled acts, subject to area of practice.
Document assessment findings, analysis, treatment plans, client goals, client’s ongoing progress, effectiveness of treatment plan, and government/insurance/legal forms according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards and HSN policy.
Research and incorporate best evidence into clinical practice, and conduct or collaborate in research.
Educate and provide internships to student Occupational Therapists (OT)/Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA)/Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), other members of interprofessional health care team and their students, external health care professionals, and school/community staff/agencies.
Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of personal health information is maintained.
Practice in a manner that maintains the safety of the client, OT, and others.
Recommend, manage, and maintain inventory, and order essential supplies and equipment as required.
Maintain relevant statistical information.
Follow service-specific, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Infection Prevention and Control practices, including monthly workplace inspections.
Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety and Occupational Therapy practice legislation, standards and guidelines.
Represent the program and/or discipline on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the COTO.
Certification as an Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer for mobility devices through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MoHLTC) is required.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with people who have severe and persistent physical and/or mental illness.
Experience with wheelchair/seating prescription.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated knowledge of typical and atypical anatomy/neuroanatomy, physiology/neurophysiology, social sciences (e.g. psychology, sociology, and education), and development across the lifespan.
Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of atypical development on function to inform Occupational Therapy Service in the treatment of disease and conditions.
Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, other theoretical frameworks relevant to the area of practice, and the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF).
Demonstrated knowledge and application of client and family-centred models of care.
Demonstrated knowledge of COTO standards of practice and guidelines.
Demonstrated knowledge of current health care and privacy legislation.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice/best practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of outcome measures and research process/methodology.
Demonstrated knowledge of community services and available resources.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking with the ability to apply ethical frameworks and choose the optimal assessment and treatment intervention.
Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise, and mentor support personnel, staff, and students.
Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve, set priorities, and manage conflict.
Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques relevant to the area of practice.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with healthcare providers, clients, families, and the community.
Demonstrated ability to meet the cognitive, emotional, environmental, and demands of the job.
Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to travel between local and regional sites, subject to area of practice.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

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Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform complex assessments and develop treatment plans to optimize client functional independence and safety in an outpatient setting. They will also fabricate and modify clinical equipment, educate families, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure effective discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and be a certified Assistive Devices Program authorizer. Experience working with individuals with severe physical or mental illness and proficiency in wheelchair/seating prescription are required.

Skills

Occupational therapy
Seating and mobility
Wheelchair prescription
Clinical assessment
Treatment planning
Assistive devices
Patient education
Interprofessional collaboration
Discharge planning
Critical thinking
Clinical reasoning
Evidence-based practice
Quality improvement
Documentation
Mentorship
Conflict resolution

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Keywords

Occupational Therapist
Seating & Mobility
COTO
ADP Authorizer
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Assistive Devices
Wheelchair Prescription
Clinical Assessment
Evidence-based Practice
Interprofessional Team
Discharge Planning
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Neuroanatomy
Canadian Practice Process Framework
Vulnerable Sector Check
Health Sciences North
Microsoft Office
Patient Information Systems
Clinical Reasoning
Therapeutic Intervention
Risk Mitigation
Community Resources
Mentorship
Occupational Health and Safety
Infection Prevention and Control
Strategic Planning
Professional Development
Documentation
Regulatory Compliance

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