Occupational Therapist - Long Term Float

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

On-site gym

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist at West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto. You will provide high quality OT services, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with a diverse interprofessional team to enhance patient outcomes.

The role requires OT registration in Ontario, MSc in OT or equivalent, and 1–2 years of rehab experience. Expect flexible hours and opportunities for professional development within a large healthcare network.

Qualifications

• MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Must achieve 80% in the FIM certification exam during probation (and recertification on request).
• 1–2 years experience in rehabilitation settings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with an interprofessional team.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients per regulatory requirements.
• Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families, and the interprofessional team.
• Participate in discharge planning and liaise with community partners.
• Participate in interprofessional rounds and document clinically in a timely manner.
• Supervise rehabilitation assistants and provide occupational therapy coverage as needed.
• Engage in continuous professional development and service planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

MSc in Occupational Therapy

Registration with OT College of Ontario

1-2 years experience

Job description

Union: OPSEU
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Clinical Service Manager
Hours: 37.5
Wage Range: $40.36 to $56.30 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Days - Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 22, 2026

Position Summary

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

Duties

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 1-2 years expereince
• 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

Benefits

• 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.)

EEO Statement

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.