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About the Role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is an integral member of the Occupational Therapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. Through assessment, treatment, evaluation and consultation, the OT prevents, alleviates or minimizes dysfunction, enabling clients to achieve their maximum level of functional independence and facilitating their integration into the home, community and workplace.

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-informed and high quality patient-centered occupational therapy services tailored to each patient's goals and functional abilities to promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting
Provide assessment and equipment recommendations for home access and work environments to support safe and independent living
Provide education / health teaching to patients, their families, students and interdisciplinary team members to promote recover and manage preventable complications
Communicate and collaborate regularly with members of the inter-professional team regarding discharge planning and return to community living
Participate in daily huddles, weekly interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees and quality initiatives within the Department and relevant Programs/Services
Supports the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy

Requirements

Completion of a Master’s Degree in Science (Occupational Therapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
2-5 years experience in a hospital setting
Experience with psychosocial and physical health and related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Demonstrates strong and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

Skills

Spinal cord injury
Seating and positioning
MOCA certification
ADP authorizer for seating and mobility devices

Location

Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre

Work Type

Permanent Part-Time
30 hours per week
Weekdays

Experience Level

2-5 years

Education Level

Master’s Degree in Science (Occupational Therapy)

Salary/Compensations

CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

Benefits

Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital.
With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre.
As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.
UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Equal Opportunity

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their requirements known.