Occupational Therapist, Outpatient MSK & Cancer Rehab
Occupational Therapist, Outpatient MSK & Cancer Rehab
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehab University Centre
Department: Allied Health - Musculoskeletal Program
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( ( October 2025 )
Closing Date: June 28 2025
The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the outpatient rehab team allied health and clinical program. Through the provision of individual and group-based patient and non-patient care activities the OT effectively enhances the quality of life of patients by:
- Helping patients prevent alleviate or minimize dysfunction to facilitate their successful engagement in meaningful activities at home in the community and workplace.
- Providing comprehensive assessment treatment and consultation services primarily for patients with oncology diagnoses chronic pain conditions MSK issues and traumatic injuries.
- Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team to provide patient focused care.
- Provide education to patients and their families
- Provides training and supervision for Occupational Therapy students.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds meetings committees and quality initiatives in the Department and relevant Programs/Services.
- Complies with and commits to patient safety and hospital policies.
Qualifications :
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (. (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
- The ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and to function in an independent self directed manner is required.
- Previous experience working as an OT in a physical medicine and rehabilitation setting is required.
- Previous experience working with oncology and chronic pain patients is preferred.
- Previous experience with Mindfulness and Motivation interviewing would be considered an asset.
- 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 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 UHNs 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
