Occupational Therapist - Assistive Technology Services

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab, Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Wage range: $42.21 per hour - $52.76 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy )
Status: Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: December 20, 2024

Duties

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Toronto Rehab - Lyndhurst within the framework of patient centered care
• Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team
• Provide education to patients, their families, occupational therapy students and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide functional assessment, training, and intervention for writing aid clients (inpatients of Lyndhurst centre and outpatients).
• Familiarity and comfort working with technology including adapted computer access software/hardware in Windows, Apple and Android platforms
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees and quality initiatives in the Department and relevant Programs/Services
• Assist with coverage of other service areas where required. The candidate will perform all other duties as required

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (B.Sc. (OT)) or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Member of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and/or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) is preferred
• MOCA certification is preferred
• ADP authorizer for augmentative communication andwriting aids preferred
• 2-5 years experience in a hospital setting
• Experience with psychosocial and physical health and related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
• Experience with neurological dysfunction, as well as seating and positioning is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates strong and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

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.

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.

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.