Occupational Therapist

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 3
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital 
Department: Allied Health 
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health & Geriatrics
Salary Range: $43.47 to $54.34
Hours: Various
Shifts: M-Sunday, evening and weekend shifts between 8am and 8pm
Status: Casual 
Closing Date: July 10, 2026

Position Summary 

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and treatment for acute care emergency and inpatients at Toronto Western Hospital using evidence-based, patient-centered practices. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support care across multiple clinical areas, contributes to the development and implementation of best practice models, and participates in quality initiatives and Allied Health meetings. The position also supports clinical education for occupational therapy students and provides cross-coverage for various inpatient units as required.

Duties

• Provides assessment and treatment of acute care emergency and in-patients at the Toronto Western Hospital
• Provides evidence-based and patient centered practice to patients seen
• Supports the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy in the acute care setting at TWH
• Works with multidisciplinary teams
• Participates in the clinical education of occupational therapy students
• Participate in Allied Health meetings and quality initiatives
• In cooperation with other members of the occupational therapy in-patient team, provides assessment and treatment for patients across the hospital as required, areas of coverage may include:
  • Emergency Department, Neurovascular, Neurology, Neurosurgery, General Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Geriatrics, and ICU

Qualifications

• Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ membership, preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment, preferred
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certification, preferred
• 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
• 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 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.