Occupational Therapist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Toronto Rehab, University Centre. This casual position supports geriatrics, MSK and multisystem inpatient rehab programs with comprehensive assessments, interventions and education for patients to maximize functional independence.

The OT collaborates with an inter-professional team, supervises OT students, and engages in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• BLS Heart Saver Plus Canada certification (Level C or equivalent).
• Membership with professional association (e.g. CAOT, OSOT) preferred.
• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions required.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.
• Demonstrated use of evidence-based practice and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work across units based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment, intervention, and education for geriatric and multisystem patients.
• Makes appropriate referrals and develops community resource networks.
• Contributes to efficient and effective service provision through department responsibilities.
• Collaborates with inter-professional teams for patient-centered care.
• Supervises OT students and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Engages in professional and hospital development as appropriate.
• Able to cover across units as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Clinical judgment

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTO registration

BLS Heart Saver Plus

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 2

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Rehab, University Centre,

Department: Geriatrics, MSK, & Multisystem Inpatient Rehab Program

Reports to: Allied Health & Outpatient Manager

Salary: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour

Hours: Casual (Monday to Friday and weekends)

Status: Casual

Shifts: Days, Weekends

Closing Date: September 23, 2026

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is an integral member of the Occupational Therapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. Through assessment, treatment, evaluation and consultation, the OT prevents, alleviates or minimizes dysfunction, enabling clients to achieve their maximum level of functional independence and facilitating their integration into the home, community and workplace. As a crucial member of the Geriatrics, MSK, and Multisystem Rehab team, the OT:

Duties

• Provides comprehensive assessment, intervention, consultation and education services for geriatric patients and patients with musculoskeletal and other multi-system conditions;
• Makes appropriate referrals;
• Develops and maintains community resource networks;
• Performs department responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of service;
• Collaborates with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care;
• Provides training and supervision of Occupational Therapy students; is involved in quality management and research initiatives;
• Participates in professional, program and hospital development, as appropriate; performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to cover across units based on operational needs

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
• Membership with Professional Association (e.g. CAOT, OSOT) is preferred
• Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions required
• Experience in geriatrics preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use theoretical and evidence-based concepts, and research findings in practice
• Strong clinical skills related to patient goal setting and creative treatment interventions
• Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care
• Demonstrated competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
• Excellent written, oral and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency

Additional Information

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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.

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.