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: Toronto Rehab Bickle Centre
Department: BC Allied Health (AAC Clinic)
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: 37.50 hours per week
Wage range: $42.21 per hour - $52.76 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy )
Status: Temporary Full Time (Approximately 6 months)
Closing Date: Nov 25, 2024

Duties

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Toronto Bickle Centre Hospital within the framework of patient centered care
• Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team
• Provide functional assessment, training, and intervention for both face-to-face and writing aid clients (inpatients of Bickle centre and outpatients).
• Familiarity and comfort working with technology - including speech generating devices and adapted computer access software/hardware in Windows, Apple and Android platforms.
• Familiarity with ADP Communication Aids Branch rules regarding eligibility and funding paperwork
• Collaboration with interprofessional team in providing patient focused care
• Participation in professional, program and hospital committees
• Supervise Occupational Therapy students for clinical education if applicable
• Demonstrates understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), General Practicing Members or Provisional Practicing Members will be considered.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Membership with Professional Association preferred
• Experience with working with adults with acquired neurogenic conditions preferred
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizor (OT) for Communication Aids category preferred
• Good attendance is required

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.