Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation - Temporary Full-time (2026-085)Reports To:Manager, Medicine and RehabilitationWhy Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.Option to enroll in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)Includes 6% vacation pay and 14% or HOOPP + 12% pay in lieu of benefitsEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discountsAccess to Employee Education Assistance ProgramThe Opportunity:The staff therapist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the management of all occupational therapy aspects of the patient’s care. Upon referral from a physician, the therapist is responsible for assessing and developing a program of care to help assume or reassume the skills needed for the job of living. The staff therapist will help identify barriers and enable their patients to change these barriers. The staff therapist participates in the education of patients and/or appropriate caregivers, students, other health care workers and the general public, with regard to the management of the occupational therapy aspects of patient care. The staff therapist provides services on an inpatient basis as well as supervising Occupational therapy Assistants.Qualifications:Prior to being awarded a Masters in Occupational Therapy, 32 weeks of clinical experience must be completed under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist.Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians,



and volunteers.Must adhere to the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.Must have basic computer skills.Must be dedicated to professional growth & development.Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record.Excellent organization and prioritization skills.Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team.PreferredPreferred to have 1 year experience in an acute care hospital.Duties and Responsibilities:Assesses patients referred for inpatient occupational therapy services.Develops appropriate treatment program based on the patient’s ability and limitations; setting short andlong term goals.



This includes referral to otherservices required to meet these goals.Implements the treatment plan through provision of appropriate occupational therapy (and delegation of appropriate supervised acts).Educates and informs the patient and family before, during and at the termination of treatment to help the patient understand their condition and maximise their functional return.Reassesses patient’s progress and goals continually to ensure appropriate progression of treatment.Support the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy.Provides input to the patient’s physician and other members of the health care team through direct personal discussion, inter-disciplinary conferences, and maintenance of adequate records and regular notes on the patient’s chart. Records include assessment, evaluation of progress, and discharge summary.Maintain and submit statistical records of daily patient and non-patient activity.Ensures patientsafety and enforces safety in the treatment area.Adheres to occupational therapy college requirements.Supervises support personnel through instructing and monitoring assistants in the provision of client care.Ongoing improvement of occupational therapy knowledge base through ongoing education both in-hospital and continuing education activities.Provide high quality occupational therapy services.Other duties as assigned.More Information:Employment Group:OPSEUEmployment Type:Temporary Full time (approximately 12 months)Vacancy:1Job Posting Reason:Temporary BackfillStart Date:April 2026Hours of Work:Days, Monday to Friday.Wage:$40.36 - $56.30 per hour#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation - Temporary Full-Time - $40.4 - $56.3 An Hour (Winnipeg)
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