Occupational Therapist - Toronto Rehab - Outpatient Brain Program

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Toronto Rehab, University Center, works within the Brain Program – Outpatient to assess, treat and evaluate clients, aiming to maximize independence and home/community participation.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, provide care for brain injury patients and occasionally MS or post-stroke cases, supervise OT assistants, and contribute to program planning while upholding safety and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and current COTO registration.
• Experience with neuro rehabilitation and brain injuries is advantageous.
• Experience applying evidence-based practice and goal setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• MoCA certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interprofessional team assessments.
• Provide assessment, planning, and treatment in self-care, productivity, leisure, cognition.
• Collaborate with care providers for brain injury patients; may serve MS or post-stroke cases.
• Supervise OT assistant; prescribe aids and devices.
• Educate student OTs and contribute to program development.
• Ensure patient safety and alignment with hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Occupational therapy assessment

Evidence-based practice

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

COTO registration in good standing

MoCA certification (asset)

BLS (cardiac life support)

HOOPP membership preferred

Job description

Job Details

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 20th, 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

Education & Experience

• 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

Why join UHN?

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.

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.

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.

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