Occupational Therapist -M Medical - Occupational Therapy

ALLIED HEALTH POSTING Position: Occupational Therapist Job ID: 2026 - 8433 Status: Temporary Full Time (approx. 18 months) Dept/Program: In-Patient Medicine Role Level: Allied Health (AH 10.4) $42.51 to $59.29 Site: Mississauga Hospital Shifts: Available to work all shifts; including Weekends Posted: August 26th, 2026 Deadline: September 2nd, 2026 Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. The Occupational Therapist is accountable for the following: * Assess patients with a holistic perspective: assess physical, psychological, perceptual, cognitive, vocational and functional status through administration of formal and informal assessments for each patient. * Analyze findings to establish patient-centered goals, in collaboration with the patient, families, and interprofessional care team. * Implement a patient-centered plan of care to facilitate/improve daily function * Evaluate progress and goal attainment in the areas identified during the assessment and care planning process. Evaluate the need for supplementary assessments, referrals, equipment/adaptive devices, community services, and education. * Participate in education and discharge planning in collaboration with their team and family to determine patients' functional status and level of independence to facilitate their safe discharge. * Maintain assessment reports and progress notes in the patient's health record. * Collaborate and communicate with interprofessional team and other stakeholder(s) within the circle of care. * Assign and supervise occupational therapy related activities, as appropriate, to Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA) * Participate in the education of health professions students Qualifications: * Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy (Master's degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.) * Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario * Membership in O.S.O.T. and/or C.A.O.T. preferred * Experience treating acute care Adult populations (Medical, Surgical, Neurological, Cardiac Oncology, Palliative and Geriatrics) * Good listening, observation, organization and communication skills are essential. * The ability to work independently, learn quickly and set priorities. * Ability to work collaboratively with an inter-professional team * Satisfactory attendance and performance record required THP is committed to internal talent, and therefore priority will be given to internal applicants. Your primary site initially will be Mississauga Hospital; however, you may periodically be required to work at another THP site and therefore periodic travel between sites may be necessary. Our Pharmacy team you’ll find supportive co-workers; an innovative environment and the tools you need to grow your skills and advance your career. If you are passionate and a leader in providing excellent patient and customer service to those you serve, then discover a career in Pharmacy at Trillium Health Partners and apply today! To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca] Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

The Occupational Therapist will assess patients' physical, cognitive, and functional status to develop and implement patient-centered care plans. They will also collaborate with interprofessional teams to facilitate safe discharge and provide education to patients, families, and students.

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Previous experience treating acute care adult populations is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

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• Occupational therapy
• Patient assessment
• Care planning
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Discharge planning
• Rehabilitation
• Clinical documentation
• Supervision of assistants
• Acute care
• Geriatrics
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Palliative care
• Patient education
• Functional status evaluation
• Cognitive assessment
• Courage
• Strategic Roadmaps
• Compassion
• Discharge Planning
• Quick Learning
• Research
• Acute Care
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Teaching
• Care Planning
• Medical Records
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Disabilities
• Occupational Therapy
• French Language
• Psychology
• Innovation
• Oncology
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Neurology
• Operations
• Palliative Care

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Occupational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapists

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week