Occupational Therapist - Toronto Rehab - Outpatient Brain Program

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Close access to transit

Flexible work environment

Development and promotions within a 10

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Toronto Rehab Outpatient Brain Program. The role focuses on assessment, treatment and planning to maximize client independence and community participation.

You will work within the Brain Program – Outpatient, alongside an interprofessional team in a fast-paced, evidence-based setting. We value leadership in quality improvement, ongoing professional development and strong communication.

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, Acquired Brain Injury preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based concepts and research in practice.
• Strong clinical skills in patient goal setting and creative treatment interventions.
• Ability to pursue ongoing professional development.
• Leadership in quality improvement to enhance patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the interprofessional team to assess client needs.
• Provide assessment, program planning, treatment intervention and evaluation in self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Collaborate with other care providers for patients recovering from Acquired Brain Injury; may care for MS or post-stroke patients as needed.
• Delegate responsibilities to the occupational therapy assistant; prescribe aids and assistive devices.
• Educate student Occupational Therapists.
• Contribute to program planning and development in professional and hospital initiatives.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety and hospital policies to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Leadership in QA

Goal setting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTO registration

MoCA Certification (asset)

BLS/Heart Saver (Canada)

Professional Association membership preferred

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Toronto Rehab - Outpatient Brain Program

• Full-time
• Department: Neuro Rehab Program
• Compensation: CAD 44.45 - CAD 55.57 - hourly

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: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab, University Center
Department: Brain Program - Outpatient
Reports to: Manager, Outpatient Allied Health & Clinics
Salary: $44.45 - $55.57 per hour
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Shifts:Weekdays
Status:Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date:November 19, 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 Acquired Brain Injuries. In addition, at times provide care for patients living with Multiple Sclerosis or post-Stroke as needed
• 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
• 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, Acquired Brain Injury 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

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 (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.)

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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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