Position ProfileAt Humber River Health the Allied Health team plays a pivotal role delivering diagnostic, technical, supportive and therapeutic patient care. Occupational Therapists are valued members of our Allied Services Department.
Our Occupational Therapists provide evaluation, treatment, and education to assist patients in doing things with the abilities they have, and help to facilitate their activities of daily living, including the physical and cognitive aspects of their recovery. Are you a compassionate
Occupational Therapist who is focused on positively impacting patients' quality of life? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.
Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
Duration: September 2027Reporting Relationship: Manager, Allied Health Services
Hourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30 per hour
Employee Group: OPSEU 590
Site/Location: Primary assignment is at the Wilson site.
Availability: Available to work on Weekdays (Monday to Friday). Availability to work on the occasional Weekend or Statutory holiday at both the Wilson location and the Reactivation Care Centre (Finch location) is an asset
Position Responsibilities:- Providing Occupational Therapy services to both the Medicine and Surgery program patients within the acute care setting and post-acute care settings.
- Provide appropriate assessment and 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.
- 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. Access to a vehicle for cross site coverage will be an asset
Qualifications:- 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.
- Membership in CAOT preferred.
- 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. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
