Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Princess Margaret Hospital within the framework of patient centered care
• Assess and treat patients, primarily covering Auto and Bone Marrow transplant oncology patients
• Delegate appropriate duties to OTA/ PTA and provide student supervision
• Communicate effectively with members of the inter-professional team
• Provide education to patients, families, students, and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, committees, and quality initiatives
• Assist with coverage of other service areas as required

Requirements

• 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
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Experience with psychosocial and physical health assessment and intervention skills
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in CAOT and/or OSOT
• Experience with acute patients in Surgical, Oncology, GIM, Cardiovascular, Transplant, MSICU, or Nephrology
• Experience with splinting, neurological dysfunction, seating, and positioning
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education, and patient care, affiliated with the University of Toronto.