Occupational Therapist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for casual coverage across Toronto General Hospital and other sites. You will assess and treat patients, supervise students, and uphold best-practice standards per UHN policies. Shifts include weekday and weekend coverage based on departmental needs.

The role requires Master’s in OT, current OT registration in Ontario, and ability to handle physical demands. Experience in acute care is preferred; CAOT/OSOT membership is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.Sc. OT) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Member of CAOT and/or OSOT is preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
• Experience with various patient groups (Surgical, Oncology, GIM, Cardiovascular, Transplant, MSICU, Nephrology) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to patients at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospitals.
• Communicate effectively with the inter-professional team.
• Educate patients, families, OT students and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in rounds, committees, and quality initiatives.
• Assist with coverage of other service areas as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

M.Sc. (OT) or equivalent

Registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Tools

Seating & positioning

Splinting

Job description

• Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber
• Compensation: CAD 44.45 - CAD 55.57 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union:Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:1
Replacement or new Role:New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours:Casual
Salary:$44.45 - $55.57 Hourly
Status:Casual
Shifts:Day Shift
Closing Date:November 10, 2026

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, the Occupational therapist will assess and treat patients, delegate appropriate duties to OTA/ PTA, provide student supervision and maintain best practice standards in accordance with UHN policies and procedures. This position would provide casual support for weekday and weekend coverage in various areas based on departmental needs.

Duties

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospitals within the framework of patient centered care
• Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team
• Provide education to patients, their families, occupational therapy students and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees and quality initiatives in the Department and relevant Programs/Services
• Assist with coverage of other service areas where required

Qualifications

• Completion of a Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (M.Sc. (OT)) or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Member of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and/or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) is preferred
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital is preferred
• Experience with acute patients preferred
• Experience with Surgical, Oncology, GIM, Cardiovascular, Transplant, MSICU, &/or Nephrology patients an asset
• Experience with psychosocial and physical health and related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
• Experience with splinting, neurological dysfunction, as well as seating and positioning is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

Additional Information

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.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.