Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Princess Margaret Hospital within the framework of patient centered care
• Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team
• Provide education to patients, their families, occupational therapy students and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees and quality initiatives in the Department and relevant Programs/Services
• Assist with coverage of other service areas where required
• Completion of a Masters of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (M.Sc. (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
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital is preferred
• Experience with acute patients preferred
• Experience with Oncology, Surgical, GIM, Cardiovascular, Transplant, MSICU, &/or Nephrology patients an asset
• Experience with psychosocial and physical health and related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
• Experience with splinting, neurological dysfunction, as well as seating and positioning is preferred
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

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Additional Information

Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Department: Allied Health Reports to: Manager, Allied Health Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour Shifts: Days Status: Temporary Full-Time ( November 2027 ) Closing Date: June 23, 2026 Job Summary Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the inter-disciplinary team, the Occupational therapist will assess and treat patients, delegate appropriate duties to OTA/ PTA, provide student supervision and maintain best practice standards in accordance with UHN policies and procedures. This position will primarily cover Oncology patients with Solid Tumor.

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