At a Glance
- Tasks: Join an interprofessional team to enhance patient care through assessments and personalized treatment plans.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare facility focused on mental health and community integration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for clinical teaching and mentorship of students in a vibrant healthcare community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your skills in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Summary of Duties
The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional inpatient team.
The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community.
The OT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals, relevant to the patient population the unit serves.
The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, and quality improvement initiatives.
The OT assigns appropriate tasks to Occupational Therapist Assistants and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of OT and OTA students.
Qualifications/Skills
- Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
- Minimum one year of clinical experience relative to the patient population the unit serves.
- Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
- Competence in the practice of evidence-based occupational therapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to the patient population the unit serves.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles
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Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Mental Health in Toronto employer: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the healthcare sector. As a fully affiliated institution with the University of Toronto, it offers unique opportunities for leadership in pharmacy operations while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages education, research, and impactful patient care, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in pharmacy.
Contact Details:
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Recruitment Team
