Occupational Therapist

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", 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 "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's 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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Department: Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship
Reports to: Manager, Supportive Care
Hours: 18.75 hours per week
Wage range: $40.98 - $51.22 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Part Time (Approximately 10 months)
Closing Date: September 30, 2024

The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship team, allied health and clinical program. Through the provision of individual and group-based patient and non-patient care activities, the OT effectively enhances the quality of life of patients by:

• Helping patients prevent, alleviate, or minimize dysfunction to facilitate their successful engagement in meaningful activities at home, in the community and workplace.
• Providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and consultation services primarily for patients with oncology diagnoses.
• Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team to provide patient focused care.
• Provide education to patients and their families
• Provides training and supervision for Occupational Therapy students.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees and quality initiatives in the Department and relevant Programs/Services.
• Complies with and commits to patient safety and hospital policies.

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (B.Sc. (OT)) or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Member of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and/or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) is preferred
• The ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and to function in an independent, self directed manner is required.
• Previous experience working as an OT in a physical medicine and rehabilitation setting is required.
• Previous experience working with oncology patients is preferred.
• Previous experience with Mindfulness and Motivation interviewing would be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.