About the Role
Humber River Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their Allied Health team. This role focuses on providing evaluation, treatment, and education to assist patients in their daily living activities and recovery, impacting their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Providing Occupational Therapy services for referred patients in medical, surgical, and specialty units within the acute care setting and post-acute care settings.
- Provide appropriate, comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for referred patients.
- Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status.
- Providing discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team members, including applications to other resources.
- Recording workload measurement data.
- Work as a member of the health care team regarding services provided.
- Provide consultation to other disciplines in the area of physical medicine.
- Clinical supervisor of Rehabilitation Assistants in alignment with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Standard for Supervision for OTAs.
- Clinical supervisor of students, including Occupational Therapist and/or OTA/PTA students.
- Travel and cross coverage to both the Wilson, Church and Finch locations may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
- Previous occupational therapy in an acute setting experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks and work efficiently.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a valuable part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, creativity and resourcefulness.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
- Access to a vehicle for cross site coverage will be an asset.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Medicine
- Supervision
Location
- Wilson site
- Finch RCC site
- Church RCC site
Work Type
- Temporary Casual
- Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
- Occasional Weekend or Statutory holiday
Experience Level
- Temporary Casual
Education Level
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
Salary/Compensations
- $40.36 - $56.30 per hour
About the Company
- Humber River Health is North America’s first fully digital hospital, committed to changing healthcare through technology and clinical expertise.
- Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto.
- Key initiatives include Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team.
- Formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University.
- Research Strategy is framed by Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection.
- Recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.
- Supports employees through evidence-based leadership and a culture of engagement.
- A member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN).
- Dedicated to high-quality patient care with values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Equal Opportunity
- Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
- Fosters a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
- Welcomes applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors.
- As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
- Does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.
