Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Job Posting # 926056

Union: Non-Union

Site: University Centre, Toronto Rehab

Department: Geriatrics, MSK, & Multisystem Inpatient Rehab Program

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Hours: 36.74 hours per week (Monday to Friday and weekend rotation)

Wage range or Salary: $38.02 - $47.53 per hour(To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status: Temporary Full-Time (approx 5 months)

Shifts: days, weekends

Posted Date: November 2, 2023

Closing Date: Until filled.

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is an integral member of the Occupational Therapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. Through assessment, treatment, evaluation and consultation, the OT prevents, alleviates or minimizes dysfunction, enabling clients to achieve their maximum level of functional independence and facilitating their integration into the home, community and workplace. As an crucial member of the Geriatrics, MSK, and Multi-System Rehab team, the OT:

Duties

• Provides comprehensive assessment, intervention, consultation and education services for geriatric patients and patients with musculoskeletal and other multi-system conditions;
• Makes appropriate referrals;
• Develops and maintains community resource networks;
• Performs department responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of service;
• Collaborates with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care;
• Provides training and supervision of Occupational Therapy students; is involved in quality management and research initiatives; p
• Participates in professional, program and hospital development, as appropriate; performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
• Membership with Professional Association (e.g. CAOT, OSOT) is preferred
• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions required
• ADP Authorizer preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use theoretical and evidence-based concepts, and research findings in practice
• Strong clinical skills related to patient goal setting and creative treatment interventions
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care
• Demonstrated competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
• Excellent written, oral and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• 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.)

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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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