Occupational Therapist - Reactivation Care Unit

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Reactivation Care Program at the Humber River Church Street site.

You will assess and support patients transitioning to community settings, working with families and a multidisciplinary team to optimize function and daily engagement. The role emphasizes education, evidence-based practice, and commitment to accessible care.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario in good standing.
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS certification or willing to obtain during probation.
• MoCA certification or willingness to certify by program end.
• Experience in a reactivation care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with impaired occupational performance.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team for comprehensive care.
• Contribute to education for patients, families and staff.
• Identify educational needs for patients and families.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement and research activities.
• Deliver patient care aligned with professional and organizational standards.
• Promote accessible, anti‑oppressive care for all patients.

Skills

OT licensure Ontario

MoCA certified

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond.

Join our St. Joseph’s Health Care site team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist with our Reactivation Care Program at the Humber River Church Street site.

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto has a 30 bed Transitional Care and Reactivation Care Unit located at Humber Church site (200 Church St.; near Jane Street south of the 401). This unit focuses on reactivation and transition planning for patients who are waiting transfer to the community and/or other supportive environments. Working as a part of a dedicated, interprofessional team, you will deliver patient centred care designed with best practice principles. This team will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers to provide reactivation therapy with a goal of enhancing and optimizing patient's functions and engagement in daily routines.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or the aging process. The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote, maintain, or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. Occupational therapy services may include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education to patients, their family members, external agencies, and hospital staff.

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
• Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas
• Must hold a Master’s Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
• As required by the program, must be Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certified (or willing to certify prior to the end of the probationary period)
• Experience in a reactivation care setting is preferred
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)

Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.