Job Description

Job Status:

Temporary, Part-Time, Approximately 1 year

Reports To:

Clinical Service Manager

Hours of Work (shifts):

Days - 4 days per week

Internal Posting Dates:

July 10 - 16, 2025

Salary Range:

$42.25 - $53.84 per hour

Union:

OPSEU

Company Description

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.


UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.


www.uhn.ca

Position Summary

Engage collaboratively in a proficient and varied interdisciplinary team, leveraging specialized expertise in stroke population. This expertise is put into practice to evaluate, oversee, and provide support to individuals primarily facing challenges related to stroke conditions.



This position is a part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

Duties

Assess and treat patients based on regulatory requirements. Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families/caregivers, and interprofessional team members. Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation, and 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 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)

Qualifications

MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy and/or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists preferred Assistive Devices Program Authorizer status for Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices preferred 1-2 years' experience in Outpatient Geriatric Rehabilitation or related service an asset 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 Ability to function in a consult model, as appropriate 2 years' experience in relevant clinical field preferred Evidence of satisfactory attendance record An employee's disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the Centre's core values and helps patients get their life back Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors

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 https://hoopp.com/) 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.



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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.



UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.