Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Clinic

SE Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Education bursaries

Tuition support

Ongoing training and mentorship

Job summary

SE Health is seeking a casual Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to provide Hand Therapy services at the SE Rehab Health Clinic and Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill. The role supports a Hand Therapy Program affiliated with Mackenzie Health and SE Health, delivering assessment, therapy and education for upper-extremity injuries or post-surgical patients.

You will join a high-performance interdisciplinary team, with responsibilities across two sites and funding streams including

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ Hand Therapy experience including support for plastic surgeons in hospital clinics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement patient-centered, goal-directed therapy for upper-extremity injuries or post-surgical cases.
• Provide splinting, wound management, scar management, pain control, and range of motion optimization.
• Assist Plastic and Orthopaedic surgeons in hospital plastics clinics as needed.

Skills

Hand Therapy experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a casual Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to work at the SE Rehab Health Clinic and the Mackenzie Health Hospital within the Hand Therapy Program located in Richmond Hill. The Hand Therapy Program is affiliated with the Mackenzie Health Hospital in partnership with SE Health.

The Hand Therapy Program (clinic) provides assessment, therapy and education to individuals who have sustained an injury (trauma, repetitive strain injuries or disease/disability process) or undergone surgery to their upper extremity. The majority of the referrals are a result of being referred through and/or treated by the therapists in the plastics, fracture or minor OR clinics and referrals from the plastic and orthopedic surgeons within the hospital.

Funding streams include WSIB, MVA, Fee for Service, and other funded programs.

As the successful candidate, you are a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy and are a member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a high level of initiative and adaptability to rapidly changing demands.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Casual for coverage- Hand Therapy Program

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque!
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.
• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.
• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Support to be your best. At SE you are afforded the time you need to help patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and implementing patient centered, goal-directed treatment programs for those that have sustained an injury or have had surgery to their upper extremity
• The therapeutic activities include splinting, wound management and healing, scar management, pain management, sensation retraining, strengthening, improving range of motion and Management with swelling with the goals to optimize function and independence in everyday activities with their injured extremity
• May support the Plastic and Orthopeadic surgeons in the Mackenzie Hospital plastics and fracture clinics providing assessment and necessary treatment to the patients including static and dynamic splinting, education, therapeutic activities and exercise programs

REQUIREMENTS:

• A member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Hand Therapy program including supporting plastic surgeons in hospital plastics clinics.
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional, able to work effectively and collaboratively with a high-performance interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• May require to cover across two sites – Mackenzie Health Hospital and the SE Rehab Health Clinic
• Sound knowledge of community resources is an asset
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• A positive work and attendance record is essential
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications
• BLS certificate

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

Accessibility

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AI And Compensation Details:

We use AI to take notes during our interview. All applications and interviews are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. This role is a replacement position. The hiring pay range is $40.00 - $49.00 per hour based on experience.