Occupational Therapist

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Job description: Company Description

One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

This position will report to the Manager, Professional Practitioner.

Accountabilities:

• Provide quality occupational therapy services within a client-centred framework
• Determine the physical, perceptual, cognitive and functional status of patients through administration of formal and informal assessments; plan and implement interventions to enhance overall functioning; and make recommendations regarding level of support required upon discharge
• Provide education to the patients, their families, students and interdisciplinary members and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees and quality initiatives in the program and occupational therapy team as needed
• Practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the COTO

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT preferred
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension)
• Recent experience in adult physical medicine
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to general medicine and rehab clients
• Experience with psychosocial, cognitive, perceptual and physical health related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
• Demonstrated ability to manage high caseload volumes
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, 8 hours including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

This job is Fully Onsite

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at .

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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