Occupational Therapist

The successful applicant will work in compliance with all relevant and applicable legislation and Hospital Policies and Procedures, will practice the Bluewater Health Standards of Performance Excellence and will fulfill their role within the Attendance Support Program parameters. The successful applicant will also possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and will have strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Each member of Bluewater Health is called to embrace patient and family-centred care in its fullest form. This includes using techniques and strategies to communicate “I care and I respect you,” providing information in a way patients and families can understand, listening to patients and families to learn what an exemplary healthcare experience means to them, and seeking their perspective throughout their stay and during improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bluewater Health is looking for a passionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Rehabilitative Services team on a casual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas in a supportive, team-based environment where collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality patient care are top priorities.
As part of our interdisciplinary Rehabilitative Services department, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical programs across two sites - Sarnia and Petrolia - including acute care, rehabilitation, surgery, continuing care, mental health, and more. Rotational assignments provide the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes, and make each day different and rewarding.

What we offer:
• A highly collaborative team with regular huddles, mentorship, and shared learning
• Exposure to both inpatient and outpatient care areas-from the emergency department to ICU and stroke rehabilitation
• A supportive onboarding process with extended orientation and structured mentorship
• Access to internal and external professional development opportunities
• The chance to work with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Therapy Assistants
• A culture that values innovation, recognition, and interdepartmental connection

Qualifications:
• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists required

Skill, Ability and Experience:

• Basic proficiency in the use of computers required
• Recent experience in a hospital Occupational Therapy Department preferred

Principal Duties:

• Assess and treat patients on nursing units and in the department, planning individualized care
• Maintain accurate treatment records and adjust plans based on patient progress
• Delegate appropriate duties to support personnel, ensuring safe and effective care delivery
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the unit and across the hospital
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning

Apply now and be part of a team that’s making a difference - every patient, every experience, every day.

Successful applicant will be considered a multisite employee
Selection will be made on the basis of skill, ability, experience and qualifications as per Article 21.01
of the OPSEU Collective Agreement

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