Occupational Therapist - Canada's Health Magazine

Title: Occupational Therapist

Company: University Health Network
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift

Description:

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's top hospital and the world's leading publicly funded hospital, consisting of 10 sites and over 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN is renowned for its biomedical research and patient care, with a focus on neurosciences, cardiology, oncology, and more. UHN is affiliated with the University of Toronto and aims to build a healthier world through the dedication of its staff.

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist position at Toronto General Hospital involves assessing and treating patients, delegating tasks, supervising students, and maintaining best practice standards. The role will primarily focus on vascular and surgical oncology patients, with potential changes based on department needs.

Duties:

Provide occupational therapy services within a patient-centered care framework

Communicate effectively with the inter-professional team

Educate patients, families, and team members

Participate in rounds, meetings, and quality initiatives

Assist in other service areas as needed

Qualifications:

Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

1-2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred

Experience with various patient populations and interventions

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

Additional Information: UHN offers competitive benefits, pension plans, transit access, a flexible work environment, development opportunities, and various corporate discounts. Candidates must have completed their probationary period and have a good attendance record to be considered. UHN is an equal opportunity employer and accommodates requests for accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

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Title: Occupational Therapist
Company: University Health Network
Location: Toronto, Ontario
**Company Description** UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.**Job Description** Union: Non-Union   
Number of vacancies: 1   
Site: Toronto General Hospital   
Department: Allied Health   
Reports to: Allied Health Manager   
Hours: 37.5 hours per week   
Shifts: Days   
Status: Temporary Full-time ( March 2027 )   
Closing Date: December 11, 2025Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, the Occupational therapist will assess and treat patients, delegate appropriate duties to OTA/ PTA, provide student supervision and maintain best practice standards in accordance with UHN policies and procedures. This position will primarily cover the vascular and surgical oncology patient population, however the population may change depending on department needs.**Duties**

* Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Toronto General Hospital 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
* 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

**Qualifications**

* Completion of a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (MSc. (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
* 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital is preferred
* Experience with vascular, ENT, plastics patients is preferred
* Experience with Surgical, GIM, MSICU, Transplant, &amp; Nephrology patients an asset
* Experience with psychosocial and physical health and related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
* Experience with splinting, 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

**Additional Information** 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

) * 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.

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