Occupational Therapist Stroke
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Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager Allied Health & Geriatrics
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Within 8.00am - 4.00pm on Weekdays and rotational Weekends
Status: Permanent Full Time - (0.5 inpatient Acute Stroke Unit/0.5 Stroke Outreach) inpatient area is subject to change based on department needs
Closing Date: Until filled
Duties
- The candidate will perform all other duties as required
- The successful candidate will also fill the role of Stroke Outreach OT
- Provide consultative assessment in the Stroke Prevention Clinic and TIA and Minor Stroke Unit as well as support stroke education and participate in initiative development to optimize care for persons with stroke across the Toronto Stroke Network
- Support the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy in the acute care setting at TWH
- In collaboration with other members of the occupational therapy inpatient team they will provide assessment and treatment for patients across the hospital; as required
- Participate in the clinical education of occupational therapy students
- Participate in Allied Health meetings and quality initiatives
- Perform other functions consistent with the job classification as required
Qualifications :
- Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- Membership in the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists; preferred
- Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists; preferred
- Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment; preferred
- Experience working with Neurovascular patients stroke best practice and current stroke care initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal time management and organizational skills
- Must be physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care and occupational therapy treatment
- Experience in assessment and treatment of general internal medicine patients Ortho/MSK patients and patients with Neurological deficits
- Demonstrated appropriate and effective written oral and nonverbal communication skills
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists membership preferred
- Computer literacy
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 :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
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, t ... View more
