Occupational Therapist Trauma & Neurosurgery

Unity Health Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Trauma & Neurosurgery department.

The role involves assessing and treating patients whose occupational performance is impaired by trauma or illness, with focus on self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will work with an interprofessional team, contribute to education and quality improvement, and ensure care that is patient-centered and

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas
• Master’s Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certified (or willing to certify prior to end of probation)
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Advocacy and involvement with professional associations preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, trauma, or aging
• Work as part of an interprofessional team to provide comprehensive patient care
• Educate patients, families and staff; participate in discharge planning
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and quality improvement
• Provide patient care in accordance with professional and organizational standards
• Promote accessible and anti-oppressive care for all patients

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Prioritization

Advocacy

Adaptability

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist Trauma & Neurosurgery(Job Id 17783)

Job title: Occupational Therapist Trauma & Neurosurgery

Job ID: 17783

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital

Category:

Work type: Full-Time Permanent

Date posted: November 4, 2026

Salary range: 46.01-57.51

Shift/ hours of work:

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 team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist on our Trauma & Neurosurgery department.

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

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 team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist on our Trauma & Neurosurgery department.

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) · 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)

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.