Occupational Therapist - SJR Outpatient Services/Falls Prevention - Temporary Part-Time - 2026-19141

Sunnybrook-Health-Sciences-Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work within an inter-professional rehabilitation team. The OT conducts home-based assessments for patients at falls risk and considers environmental factors to reduce risks and improve function.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, educating patients and families, evaluating progress, and coordinating with OT/OTA/PTA students under supervision.

Qualifications

• Completed recognized OT program.
• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum one year rehab experience; Neuro Rehab preferred.
• Valid driver�s license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home-based assessments for falls-risk patients.
• Develop care plans and provide patient/family education.
• Evaluate progress and refer for additional assessments as needed.
• Participate in interprofessional team activities and supervise OT/OTA/PTA students.

Skills

Interprofessional communication

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Person-centered care

Education

University degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Summary of Duties

The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the Inter-professional rehabilitation team that provides home based assessments to patient populations that are at falls risk. The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, and provides recommendations for reducing falls risk in the community. The Occupational therapist may also assess and treat patients in Outpatient Services, ambulatory setting as the need arises

The OT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals. The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, and quality improvement initiatives. The OT assigns appropriate tasks to OTA/PTA’s and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of OT and OTA/PTA students.

Qualifications/Skills

1. Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Occupational Therapy.
2. Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
3. Minimum one year of clinical experience in the area of rehabilitation is required. Experience in Neuro Rehab preferred.
4. Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
5. Competence in the practice of evidence-based occupational therapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to rehabilitation.
6. Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required.
7. Effective time management and organizational skills.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles