Occupational Therapist

Union: OPSEU
Number of vacancies:  1
Site: West Park
Department:  2C Stroke - Neuro
Reports to:  Program Services Manager
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 11, 2025

Position Summary 

To provide quality occupational therapy services to patients/clients while pursuing continuous professional development.

• Assess and treat patients based on regulatory requirements.
• Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families/caregivers, and interprofessional team members.
• Participate in discharge planning, liaising with community partners/stakeholders, as appropriate
• Participate in interprofessional rounds
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation
• Complete clinical workload
• Provide supervision to rehabilitation assistants in the delivery of occupational therapy services
• To provide occupational therapy coverage throughout the Centre on an as-needed basis, as appropriate
• To provide on-call services for weekend supervision of rehabilitation assistants on a rotational basis
• Pursue continuous professional development, which includes active participation in O.T. Professional Standards & Issues Committee, attendance in relevant in-service educational programs.
• Participate in service planning and development of advances in practice, as appropriate.
• Participate in team and/or Centre-wide committees, as appropriate.
• Participate as required in revenue generating services of the Centre.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of equipment, clinical protocols, as appropriate.
• Participate in student education (e.g. student preceptorship, labs, tutorials)
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
• Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
• Taking corrective action, where possible
• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record

• MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units:  3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Respiratory Rehabilitation).
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy and/or  Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
• Assistive Devices Program Authorizer status for Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices
• 1-2 years experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Ability to be self-directed and effectively problem-solve
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
• Ability to function in a consult model, as appropriate

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 compensation & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)
• HOOPP defined benefit pension plan
• Wellness services & offerings
• Close access to the TTC and UHN shuttle service
• 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.)

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.