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Occupational Therapist
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$40.360 - $56.300/Hour · Full-time
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Job Number
J0926-0457
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
OPSEU
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Occupational Therapy
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
October 3, 2026
Closing Date
October 9, 2026
Salary
$40.360 - $56.300/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
The CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a safe discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program.
The Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Position Summary
The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary full-time Occupational Therapist to join their team. The position will act as a float, assigned, as required, to the various units within the hospital to fulfill patient care needs as part of a centralized Rehab Service.
Date required: October 5, 2026
Ending on or before: February 26, 2027
Essential Qualifications
Currently must be available to work 8 hours shift Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements, the OPSEU Collective Agreement and funding.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Job Number
J0926-0457
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
OPSEU
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Occupational Therapy
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
October 3, 2026
Closing Date
October 9, 2026
Salary
$40.360 - $56.300/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
The CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a safe discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program.
The Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Position Summary
The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary full-time Occupational Therapist to join their team. The position will act as a float, assigned, as required, to the various units within the hospital to fulfill patient care needs as part of a centralized Rehab Service.
Date required: October 5, 2026
Ending on or before: February 26, 2027
Essential Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within an inter professional team
- Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills
- Experience in a hospital based program including dysphasia management
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Membership in the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association
Currently must be available to work 8 hours shift Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements, the OPSEU Collective Agreement and funding.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy as part of the centralized Rehabilitation Service, floating among hospital units as needed to meet patient care needs. Support patients receiving acute medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and stroke care, including functional goals that help enable safe discharge home.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario are required, along with good standing with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Candidates need hospital-based experience that includes dysphagia management, strong communication and organizational skills, collaborative abilities, and the capacity to meet the role's physical demands; a master's degree is preferred.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Dysphagia Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Patient-Centered Care
- Rehabilitation
- Stroke Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Dysphagia Management
- Acute Care
- Medical Inpatient Unit
- Stroke Care
- Integrated Stroke Unit
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Patient-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Safe Discharge Planning
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Hospital-Based Program
- Physical Demands Analysis
- OPSEU