Posted 3 days ago
Occupational Therapist
@ Ross Memorial Hospital
Lindsay, Ontario
Overview
Ross Memorial Hospital is hiring a temporary part-time Occupational Therapist to float across medical, rehab, stroke and surgical units as part of a centralized Rehab Service. The role requires a baccalaureate in Occupational Therapy, COTO registration and hospital experience including dysphagia management. The posting states 8-hour shifts Monday to Sunday, with a start date of October 19, 2026 and an end on or before February 26, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy on float assignment across hospital units
- Set rehab goals for patients to support safe discharge home
- Deliver stroke and general rehabilitation care
- Work within an interprofessional team
Requirements summary:
- Baccalaureate in Occupational Therapy
- Current COTO registration
- CAOT membership in good standing
- Hospital experience including dysphagia management
- Strong communication, organization and time management skills
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-07
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 8 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Ross Memorial Hospital
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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 Part-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 19, 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
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Membership in the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association
Hours of Work
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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