Occupational Therapist

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$40 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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 experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide occupational therapy coverage throughout the Centre on an as-needed basis, as appropriate.
• 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.

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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level