Other Opportunities: Occupational Therapist, Stroke Outpatient Clinic (Permanent Part-Time)

Reference #	01020
Posted	Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 12:00am
Scope	Public Applications Accepted
Position	Occupational Therapist
Department	Stroke Outpatient Clinic
Vacancy	Yes
Term	Permanent Part-Time
Pay	$40.36 - $56.30 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

 

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

 

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) in the Stroke Recovery Clinic provides OT assessment, intervention, education and discharge planning of referred stroke clients in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.   The OT practices in accordance with the Professional Standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). This currently vacant role operates 0800-1600 shifts, Tuesday and Thursday, weekly. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive, prioritize, and schedule appropriate stroke rehab referrals
• Review past assessments and histories
• Select assessment tools to determine the individual's functional abilities
• Perform assessment, including consulting with family/caregiver
• Evaluate, document and communicate the results to client/family/team members
• Develop and document an intervention plan based on analysis of assessment and expected outcomes of stroke severity in consultation with the client and or family
• Develop intervention plans with goals that are clear, measurable, functional and appropriate to individual's needs, personal goals and expected outcomes
• Determine treatment techniques and application of assistive devices in consultation with other health care professionals including ADP authorization as required
• Consult with other community health care providers by written report or phone
• Reassess and document the individual's level of functioning and changes in occupational performance and modify the treatment accordingly
• Educate caregivers and family members in activities that support the intervention plan
• Practice personal and patient related safety precautions in accordance with COTO and hospital guidelines
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and other community resources including family members
• Use appropriate outcome measures to determine when the client has achieved goals or maximum benefit from OT services or is no longer appropriate for OT intervention due to changes in health status
• Maintain patient records as outlined by hospital policy and procedures and consistent with COTO guidelines
• Contributes to the program by performing related tasks as required
• Models NHH Philosophy and Values
• May be required to support inpatient allied health team related to HHR and hospital demands

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a university degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Experience working with stroke patients in an in-patient or out-patient setting preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interdisciplinary team skills
• Good decision making and deductive reasoning skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients, families, other professionals, and interdisciplinary team members
• Good documentation skills
• Professionalism, independence and dedication to client centred practise
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Computer and keyboarding skills

• New graduates will be considered

 

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Attendance at safety training including fire safety, Safe Lifts and Transfers and W.H.M.I.S. training 
• Utilizes Safe Lifts and Transfers procedures in transferring and repositioning of patients 
• Reporting of hazards and incidents 
• Critical thinking as it relates to patient acuity and multiple demands on time that will require prioritization of workload changes, delegation and management of competing priorities 
• Work is performed in the rehabilitation gym space and associated allied health offices.  Staff may be exposed to bodily fluids and potential infectious diseases.   

 

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment.  When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.