Hamilton Health Sciences
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and intervention services as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. They focus on maximizing patients' functional independence and supporting safe discharge and community reintegration.
Candidates must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and possess thorough knowledge of OT skills. Proficiency in COPM and CCT assessments, as well as experience in program evaluation and research, is required.
The OT/PT functions as an integral member of the interprofessional healthcare team at the JH. They provide comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and intervention services to patients. Working collaboratively with team members, they apply clinical expertise to maximize patients' functional independence, facilitate recovery, and support safe discharge and community reintegration.
Market context
Occupational Therapist roles in Ontario are commonly tied to schools, rehabilitation, and community care, where employers look for registered practitioners who can work independently and travel as needed. These positions can be competitive because they often prefer experience, strong documentation skills, and current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Review the posting carefully for setting-specific duties, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
Salary benchmark
$87,787 avg / yr
Typical range: $72,800–$87,360 based on 300 active listings in Ontario
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