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Casual Occupational Therapist 1 - Prince County Hospital - 171188

@ Health PEI

Summerside, Prince Edward Island

$42.40–$51.97/hr
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Health PEI is hiring a casual Occupational Therapist 1 at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, providing occupational therapy across acute care, rehab and outpatient services with possible rotation. The role includes administrative duties, promoting the hospital's OT services, and leading training for clients and staff. Pay is $42.40 to $51.97 per hour on an on-demand, flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Pay:

$42.40–$51.97 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Provide occupational therapy services to hospital patients
  • Rotate among acute care, rehab and outpatient services
  • Carry out administrative responsibilities
  • Promote understanding of OT services
  • Develop and lead training for clients and staff

Requirements summary:

  • Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Eligible for licensing with PEI College of Occupational Therapists
  • Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation

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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
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2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy

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Health PEI

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Health PEI is a crown corporation responsible for the operation and delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.

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Health PEI is a crown corporation responsible for the operation and delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description

Open to the Public

Casual Occupational Therapist 1

(Allied Health)

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

To Create a Casual List (IUOE)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not onlydoes this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The successful applicant will be required to provide occupational therapy services to patients of the hospital with possible rotation among services (acute care, rehab and out-patient), carry out appropriate administrative responsibilities, promote understanding of the hospitals occupational therapy services, fulfill professional responsibilities and perform other related and allied duties within the Allied Health Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • must have successful completion of a Master's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy;
  • must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists;
  • demonstrated ability to work independently within the professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making;
  • demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment;
  • demonstrated strong interpersonal skills;
  • strong communication skills, both written, and verbal;
  • effective time management and organizational skills.

Other Qualifications:

  • demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development will be considered an asset;
  • ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff;
  • have a valid driver's license and access to reliable means of transportation;
  • have a good previous work and attendance record;
  • additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $42.40 - $51.97 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: On Demand / Days / Flexible, May Include Evenings and Weekends

Posting ID: 171188-1125PCCO

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.

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