Occupational Therapist
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Job Summary
Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Department: Altum Health
Site: Ajax
Reports to: Site Manager
Salary Range: $43.48 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days Monday-Friday
Status: Temporary Full-time (12-month contract)
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Ajax team! The successful candidate should expect complex and challenging cases. Every day there are clinical learning opportunities and teaching moments. Everyone who works on our team truly wants to be there and believes in the work we do together.
As an Altum Clinician you will empower and support clients through their recovery with the application of your hands-on knowledge skills and abilities in the treatment of orthopedic disorders chronic pain and with the rehabilitation and return to work of injured workers. Interest or previous experience in hand therapy would be an asset. You will treat clients and enable them to reach their fully functional and work reintegration potential in collaboration with all stakeholders (client treatment team and etc.). You will also perform cross-functional duties and cross-site duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications :
- An Occupational Therapist registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- A minimum of two (2) years related experience preferred
- Experience in the treatment of clients/patients with work-related injuries and/or experience in the third-party health care system preferred
- Strong FAE and Return to Work planning skills (desired but not essential)
- WorkWell certification preferred but not essential
- Experience with report writing is an asset
What we look for in an Altum Clinician:
- A Clinician who can adhere to confidentiality requirements can demonstrate initiative and with excellent judgement and prioritizing skills
- A Clinician who understands the detail required for insurance reporting and who is not deterred by mandatory processes; experience in case management and communication with third-party/referral services desirable
- A passionate and dedicated team player who can work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and who is committed to the challenge of working with clients suffering from acute and chronic workplace injuries
- Excellent interpersonal time management and organizational skills
- Ability to provide group education sessions and lead small group learning
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 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.
Vaccines are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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
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
