Occupational Therapist in Toronto

Humber River Health is committed to changing the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.

At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital.

As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care! Join our team of Allied Health professionals and improve patient outcomes here at Humber River Health. The Allied Health team plays a pivotal role delivering diagnostic, technical, supportive and therapeutic patient care.

Occupational Therapists are valued members of our Allied Services Department. Our Occupational Therapists provide evaluation, treatment, and education to assist patients in doing things with the abilities they have, and help to facilitate their activities of daily living, including the physical and cognitive aspects of their recovery.

Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time

Duration: Until March 18, 2028

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Allied Health Services

Hourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30 per hour

Employee Group: OPSEU 590

Site/Location: Primary assignment is at the Wilson site.

Availability: Available to work on Weekdays (Monday to Friday). Availability to work on the occasional Weekend or Statutory holiday at both the Wilson location and the Reactivation Care Centre (Finch location) is an asset.

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing Occupational Therapy services to both the Medicine and Surgery program patients within the acute care setting.
• Provide appropriate assessment and treatment for referred patients.
• Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status.
• Providing discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team members, including applications to other resources.
• Recording workload measurement data.
• Work as a member of the health care team regarding services provided.
• Provide consultation to other disciplines in the area of physical medicine.
• Clinical supervisor of Rehabilitation Assistants.
• Clinical supervisor of students, including Occupational Therapist and/or OTA/PTA students.
• Travel and cross coverage to both the Wilson and Finch locations may be required.
• Access to a vehicle for cross site coverage will be an asset.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
• Membership in CAOT preferred.
• Previous occupational therapy in an acute setting experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks and work efficiently.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a valuable part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, creativity and resourcefulness.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset.

Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.