Occupational Therapist 1 (Permanent- Full-time) - Kings County Memorial Hospital - Souris Hospital - 169030

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Occupational Therapist 1

Health PEI

Primary Worksite - Kings County Memorial Hospital, Montague

Secondary Worksite - Souris Hospital, Souris

Full-Time Permanent (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Occupational Therapist 1 provides occupational therapy treatment to clients; assumes administrative responsibilities; and promotes the understanding of the occupational therapy services in the inpatient unit as well as outpatients. The incumbent works independently and is responsible for maximizing the client's potential to function independently by using a wide range of techniques, equipment, assessment tools, etc. in a variety of community settings. This position works primarily out of Souris Hospital and secondarily out of Kings County Memorial Hospital.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Performing comprehensive patient assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care
• Record all aspects of the client’s assessment and treatment including initial assessment, client goals, treatment plans, etc.
• Educating patients, care-givers, staff, and students with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and prognosis.
• Determining course of care; including transition and discharge planning.
• Participating in quality improvement; recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals/consults to bring them into circle of care
• Conducting home visits and site visits
• Manage caseload so that priority clients receive service and client/service goals are met
• Engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation
• Provide clinical supervision to rehabilitation assistants
• Training, orientating, and providing preceptorship/mentorship/teaching for various students, staff, colleagues and other health professionals
• Participating and leading various committees or teams
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successfully completed a Masters’ Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists.
• Considerable experience working as a practicing Occupational Therapist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, families and community organizations.
• Have a good previous work and attendance record.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Looking for a rewarding healthcare career? Join Health PEI’s team and take advantage of our exciting incentive programs designed just for you! Learn more about how you can benefit and make a difference today!

Salary Range: $37.86 – $46.40 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / 7.5 Hour Shifts / Days / Weekends as Required
Posting ID: 169030-0625KCPI-FHS
Closing Date: Monday November 30, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.