Occupational Therapist - Inpatients

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

26d•CA$40 - CA$56•Hybrid

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their Allied Health team. As a fully digital hospital since 2015, Humber River Health focuses on using technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care and outcomes. The Occupational Therapists are valued members of the Allied Services Department, providing evaluation, treatment, and education to assist patients with their activities of daily living, considering both physical and cognitive aspects of recovery. The role emphasizes positively impacting patients' quality of life and contributing to the hospital's mission of "Lighting New Ways In Healthcare."

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Membership in CAOT preferred.
Previous occupational therapy in an acute setting experience is an asset.
Access to a vehicle for cross site coverage will be an asset.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.
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.

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.