Occupational Therapist -Q WSIB Hand Clinic

Trillium Health Partners • Oakville, ON

1d • CA$42 - CA$58 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. Insight Health Solutions (IHS) provides third-party health services to a variety of sectors, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, expedited assessment, treatment, and diagnostic services. IHS is a provider of third-party assessment, rehabilitation, and disability management services (e.g., WSIB, insurer, employer) and has grown significantly over 25 years to be a leading provider of hospital-based third-party clinical services across Ontario.

Requirements

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience treating hand and upper-extremity injuries and conditions in an ambulatory care setting, including surgical and non-surgical populations.
• Experience with upper-extremity mobilization techniques and fabrication of splints.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, report-writing, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic interprofessional team, collaborate with community partners, and adapt to changing operational and patient care needs.
• Commitment to exceptional client-centred care and continuous learning.
• Experience working collaboratively with Occupational Therapist Assistants.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist credential is an asset.
• Membership in a profession-specific association is preferred.
• Experience with functional ability evaluations, return-to-work planning, work conditioning, and simulation is an asset.
• Education and experience in evidence-based pain management strategies is an asset.
• Experience liaising with third-party providers, such as WSIB and insurers, is an asset.
• Experience developing treatment plans that address psychosocial stressors and rehabilitation planning with a return-to-work and function focus is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy treatment services in the upper extremity and hand and wrist program through WSIB specialized Care and assume new caseloads confidently and competently.
• Assess and treat patients as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physiotherapists, psychotherapists, and psychologists.
• Deliver Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy services in accordance with College guidelines and Essential Competencies for clients with occupational performance deficits.
• Participate in Professional Practice meetings as required.
• Supervise support personnel, students, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Contribute to program planning, continuous quality improvement, and evaluation in support of the vision and mandate of Trillium Health Partners and Occupational Therapy Service.

Benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development across a diverse patient population.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to program development.
• Annual education allowance of $500 to $1,000.
• Competitive salary.
• Two paid float days per year.
• Access to extended health benefits or a percentage in lieu of benefits.
• Annual staff appreciation events and symposiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed