OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Job Posting #: 926630

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Allied Health, Emergency Department-Seniors Emergency Medicine (patient population may change depending on department needs)

Reports to: Allied Health Manager

Hours: 37.5

Salary: $ 38.02 per hour to $47.53 per hour -to Commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy

Status: Permanent Full Time

Posted Date: Nov 23, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The Myrna Daniels Seniors Emergency Medicine Centre aims to be a world leader in every domain of seniors’ emergency care through building an innovative physical space, designing a transformative model of clinical care, seamlessly integrating with community partners, and producing leading-edge research and education. Seniors are the fastest growing demographic in Canada and require increasingly complex interventions resulting in an urgent need to develop, test and disseminate novel and sustainable approaches that can better meet the needs of an ageing population. The Centre is the first of its kind in Canada and aims to address these challenges through generating and translating new knowledge in the field of seniors’ emergency medicine regionally and internationally.

The scope of the Centre encompasses the Toronto General ED, the Toronto Western ED and a future dedicated space for the Myrna Daniels Seniors Emergency Medicine Centre. Our aim is to ensure that all older adults can receive the same quality of care, regardless of site.

Position Summary

The OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST is an integral member of the Allied Health and the Seniors Emergency Medicine Centre.

Working under the direction of the Operational Manager and in collaboration with other members of the inter-professional team and the Seniors Emergency Medicine Centre, 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. We are seeking individuals who can apply their expertise to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of a new model of care.

Duties

• Provide quality occupational therapy services to patients at Toronto General Hospital within the framework of patient centered care
• Contribute to quality improvement and development and implementation of a new model of care
• Provide occupational therapy subject matter expertise
• Work as part of a collaborative team that will include clinicians, quality improvement specialist, design specialist, data analyst and more.
• 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
• Perform all other duties as required

  Qualifications

  • 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
  • 2-3 years of experience in an acute care hospital environment essential e.g. experience in the assessment and treatment of general internal medicine, oncology and surgical patient experience required
  • Experience with seniors preferred
  • Experience with psychosocial and physical health and related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
  • 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
  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
  • Understanding of principles of quality improvement, change management and evaluation is an asset
  • Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991)
  • Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures

    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.

      Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

      UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

      University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

  • About the company

    The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education.

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