University Health Network

Occupational Therapist - Long Term Float

University Health Network$83K — $117K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent required.
  • Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Self-directed with effective problem-solving abilities needed.
  • Competence in a consultative model and customer service philosophy required.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and treat patients in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Educate and counsel patients, families, and team members.
  • Liaise with community partners for discharge planning.
  • Participate in interprofessional team rounds.
  • Complete thorough and timely clinical documentation and workload.
  • Supervise rehabilitation assistants delivering occupational therapy services.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and committee participation.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time status with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Participation in service planning and development initiatives.
  • Engagement in clinical evaluation of equipment and protocols.
  • Opportunity for involvement in revenue-generating services at the Centre.
  • Participation in student education and training programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Union: OPSEU
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Clinical Service Manager
Hours: 37.5
Wage Range: $40.36 to $56.30 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Days - Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-TimeClosing Date: July 22, 2026

Position Summary

To provide quality occupational therapy services to patients/clients while pursuing continuous professional development.

Duties:
  • Assess and treat patients based on regulatory requirements.
  • Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families/caregivers, and interprofessional team members.
  • Participate in discharge planning, liaising with community partners/stakeholders, as appropriate
  • Participate in interprofessional rounds
  • Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation
  • Complete clinical workload
  • Provide supervision to rehabilitation assistants in the delivery of occupational therapy services
  • To provide occupational therapy coverage throughout the Centre on an as-needed basis, as appropriate
  • To provide on-call services for weekend supervision of rehabilitation assistants on a rotational basis
  • Pursue continuous professional development, which includes active participation in O.T. Professional Standards & Issues Committee, attendance in relevant in-service educational programs.
  • Participate in service planning and development of advances in practice, as appropriate.
  • Participate in team and/or Centre-wide committees, as appropriate.
  • Participate as required in revenue generating services of the Centre.
  • Participate in clinical evaluation of equipment, clinical protocols, as appropriate.
  • Participate in student education (e.g. student preceptorship, labs, tutorials)
  • Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
  • Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
  • Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
  • Taking corrective action, where possible
  • Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre's standards
  • Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre's core values and helps patients get their life back


Qualifications
  • MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
  • Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units: 3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Respiratory Rehabilitation).
  • Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • 1-2 years expereince
  • Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
  • Ability to be self-directed and effectively problem-solve
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
  • Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to function in a consult model, as appropriate


Additional Information

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

About University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
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