Occupational Therapist Stroke

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health & Geriatrics
Work Model: On-Site
Hours:  37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Within 8.00am - 4.00pm on Weekdays and rotational Weekends
Status: Permanent Full Time - (0.5 inpatient Acute Stroke Unit/0.5 Stroke Outreach) inpatient area is subject to change based on department needs                  
Closing Date: Until filled

Duties

• The candidate will perform all other duties as required
• The successful candidate will also fill the role of Stroke Outreach OT
• Provide consultative assessment in the Stroke Prevention Clinic and TIA and Minor Stroke Unit, as well as support stroke education and participate in initiative development to optimize care for persons with stroke across the Toronto Stroke Network
• Support the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy in the acute care setting at TWH
• In collaboration with other members of the occupational therapy inpatient team, they will provide assessment and treatment for patients across the hospital; as required
• Participate in the clinical education of occupational therapy students
• Participate in Allied Health meetings and quality initiatives
• Perform other functions consistent with the job classification, as required

• Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Membership in the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists; preferred
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists; preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment; preferred
• Experience working with Neurovascular patients, stroke best practice, and current stroke care initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care and occupational therapy treatment
• Experience in assessment and treatment of general internal medicine patients, Ortho/MSK patients, and patients with Neurological deficits
• Demonstrated appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ membership preferred
• Computer literacy

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.