Occupational Therapist - Brain Program

UHN Research; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit and shuttle access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

UHN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Brain Program, Outpatient Rehabilitation, at Toronto Rehab. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and intervention to maximize functional independence for clients, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and support research initiatives.

Permanent part-time position, 18.75 hours per week, weekdays, with a salary range of CAD 43.47–54.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interprofessional team with the purpose of assessing client needs;
• Provide assessment, program planning, treatment intervention and evaluation in the occupational performance areas of self care, productivity and leisure including cognition and community living skills
• Collaborate with other care providers in providing patient centred care for patients recovering from Stroke
• Delegate responsibilities to the occupational therapy assistant; prescribe of aids and assistive devices
• Educate student Occupational Therapists
• Participate in program planning and development in professional, program and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research
• Demonstrate understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

COTO registration

MoCA certification (asset)

BLS (Heart Saver Plus Canada)

Membership with professional association (preferred)

Experience in Neuro Rehabilitation (preferred)

Evidence-based practice

Professional development

Quality improvement leadership

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

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.

Union:Non-Union
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab, University Center
Department: Brain Program, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Reports to: Brain Allied Health Program Services Manager
Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34 per hour
Hours:18.75 hours per week
Shifts:Weekdays
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date:August 31st, 2026

Position Summary

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.

Duties

• Participate as a member of the interprofessional team with the purpose of assessing client needs;
• Provide assessment, program planning, treatment intervention and evaluation in the occupational performance areas of self care, productivity and leisure including cognition and community living skills
• Collaborate with other care providers in providing patient centred care for patients recovering from Stroke
• Delegate responsibilities to the occupational therapy assistant; prescribe of aids and assistive devices
• Educate student Occupational Therapists
• Participate in program planning and development in professional, program and hospital initiatives supporting quality management and research
• Demonstrate understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe environment for patients

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• MoCA Certification an asset
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
• Membership with Professional Association preferred
• Experience in Neuro Rehabilitation 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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 (HOOPPhttps://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 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.

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