Temporary Full-Time Occupational Therapist
Top Benefits
About the role
Closing Date: September 17, 2025 12:00 AM
The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position: Temporary Full-Time Occupational Therapist Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist applies a broad range of clinical skills to assess, treat, and support patients through their recovery journey. You will be part of a collaborative Rehabilitation team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehab assistants, and kinesiologists who provide inpatient, outpatient, home care, and Family Health Team program support. This role focuses on maximizing independence, promoting safe transitions, and enhancing overall quality of life, while working closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Home care adult caseload, and inpatients as required.
- Performing clinical assessments and appropriate interventions in the adult population in their homes.
- Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to provide care and successful planning for patients to remain as independent as possible
- Assessments for mobility devices, wheelchair prescription, home safety assessments, bathroom safety assessments, bathroom equipment recommendations, falls prevention teaching, kitchen assessments, cognitive assessments
- Provide recommendations for managing changes in cognition, patient and family/care giver education
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration, or eligibility for Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Preference given to applicants who are Registered Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizers in the Ambulation Aids, Wheelchair and Positioning Devices/Seating categories
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge in problem solving and troubleshooting
- Ability to communicate clearly, teach, problem solve and organize
- Flexibility and willingness to work as part of team
- Effective organizational and written skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Able to work and manage a case load independently and with other multi-disciplinary team members
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct,
- Standards of Behaviour and with the DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
This is a Non Union position. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca Salary Range: $90,000 - $103,000 per year Plus, up to 21% in lieu of vacation & benefits New Graduates are encouraged to apply This posting will remain open until September 17, 2025; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens. The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. View More Opportunities
About Dryden Regional Health Centre
We are a 42 bed full service Regional Health Centre located in the family friendly city of Dryden, Ontario. We are powered by 300 highly engaged staff and everyone here understands their contribution to health care and the patient experience. Our leadership team, board of directors and physicians work well together to achieve full accreditation status; manage our finances and forecast the changing the needs of our catchment region.
Our hospital features a 24/7/365 ER department supported by on site Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Services; 16 physicians support all aspects of local health care delivery including General Surgery, Oncology, Fracture Clinic, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine and much more. We have maintained a balanced budget for over 15 years through prudent fiscal management and partnering with the local and broader community for capital fundraising efforts.
Patient care is our foremost concern each and every day and we strive to provide the very best for the people that rely upon our services.
None of the above is possible without the great staff that we have; the DRHC received the Gold Quality Health Care Workplace Award from the Ontario Hospital Association in 2016. We continue to invest heavily in the employee experience to ensure the DRHC is well prepared to meet the demands of an ever changing health care environment.
Temporary Full-Time Occupational Therapist
Top Benefits
About the role
Closing Date: September 17, 2025 12:00 AM
The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position: Temporary Full-Time Occupational Therapist Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist applies a broad range of clinical skills to assess, treat, and support patients through their recovery journey. You will be part of a collaborative Rehabilitation team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehab assistants, and kinesiologists who provide inpatient, outpatient, home care, and Family Health Team program support. This role focuses on maximizing independence, promoting safe transitions, and enhancing overall quality of life, while working closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Home care adult caseload, and inpatients as required.
- Performing clinical assessments and appropriate interventions in the adult population in their homes.
- Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to provide care and successful planning for patients to remain as independent as possible
- Assessments for mobility devices, wheelchair prescription, home safety assessments, bathroom safety assessments, bathroom equipment recommendations, falls prevention teaching, kitchen assessments, cognitive assessments
- Provide recommendations for managing changes in cognition, patient and family/care giver education
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration, or eligibility for Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Preference given to applicants who are Registered Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizers in the Ambulation Aids, Wheelchair and Positioning Devices/Seating categories
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge in problem solving and troubleshooting
- Ability to communicate clearly, teach, problem solve and organize
- Flexibility and willingness to work as part of team
- Effective organizational and written skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Able to work and manage a case load independently and with other multi-disciplinary team members
- Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct,
- Standards of Behaviour and with the DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
This is a Non Union position. Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to: hr@drhc.on.ca Salary Range: $90,000 - $103,000 per year Plus, up to 21% in lieu of vacation & benefits New Graduates are encouraged to apply This posting will remain open until September 17, 2025; interviews will commence as applications are received, final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens. The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. View More Opportunities
About Dryden Regional Health Centre
We are a 42 bed full service Regional Health Centre located in the family friendly city of Dryden, Ontario. We are powered by 300 highly engaged staff and everyone here understands their contribution to health care and the patient experience. Our leadership team, board of directors and physicians work well together to achieve full accreditation status; manage our finances and forecast the changing the needs of our catchment region.
Our hospital features a 24/7/365 ER department supported by on site Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Services; 16 physicians support all aspects of local health care delivery including General Surgery, Oncology, Fracture Clinic, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine and much more. We have maintained a balanced budget for over 15 years through prudent fiscal management and partnering with the local and broader community for capital fundraising efforts.
Patient care is our foremost concern each and every day and we strive to provide the very best for the people that rely upon our services.
None of the above is possible without the great staff that we have; the DRHC received the Gold Quality Health Care Workplace Award from the Ontario Hospital Association in 2016. We continue to invest heavily in the employee experience to ensure the DRHC is well prepared to meet the demands of an ever changing health care environment.