Occupational Therapist - Brain Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at University Health Network's Toronto Rehab site plays a pivotal role within the Brain Program and Outpatient Rehabilitation. Through assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the OT helps clients achieve maximum independence and successful home, community, and workplace integration.

This permanent part-time position supports patients recovering from stroke, offers opportunities for professional development, and emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Active registration with COTO in good standing.
• MoCA certification is an asset.
• BLS Heart Saver Plus Canada certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication and Interpers.

Interprofessional teamwork

Clinical goal setting

Quality improvement leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTO registration in good standing

MoCA certification (asset)

BLS Heart Saver Plus Canada

Job description

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

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.

Why join 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.)

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.