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Union: OPSEU

Number of vacancies:  1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: West Park Healthcare Center

Department:  Allied Health 

Reports to: Clinical Service Manager

Wage Range:  $42.51 to $59.29  per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. 

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Shifts: Days

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: November 11, 2026
Position Summary
To provide quality occupational therapy services to patients/clients while pursuing continuous professional development.
Duties:
Assess and treat patients based on regulatory requirements.
Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families/caregivers, and interprofessional team members.
Participate in discharge planning, liaising with community partners/stakeholders, as appropriate
Participate in interprofessional rounds
Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation
Complete clinical workload
Provide supervision to rehabilitation assistants in the delivery of occupational therapy services
To provide occupational therapy coverage throughout the Centre on an as-needed basis, as appropriate
To provide on-call services for weekend supervision of rehabilitation assistants on a rotational basis
Pursue continuous professional development, which includes active participation in O.T. Professional Standards & Issues Committee, attendance in relevant in-service educational programs.
Participate in service planning and development of advances in practice, as appropriate.
Participate in team and/or Centre-wide committees, as appropriate.
Participate as required in revenue generating services of the Centre.
Participate in clinical evaluation of equipment, clinical protocols, as appropriate.
Participate in student education (e.g. student preceptorship, labs, tutorials)
Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
Taking corrective action, where possible
Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back

MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units:  3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Respiratory Rehabilitation).
Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
1-2 years expereince
Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
Ability to be self-directed and effectively problem-solve
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
Ability to function in a consult model, as appropriate

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 
Close access to Transit 
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.

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.