Occupational Therapist

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Allied Health 

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health & Geriatrics

Salary Range: $44.45 to $54.34

Hours: 7.5hrs/d

Shifts: M-F with rotating weekends

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: Oct 29, 2026
Position Summary 
The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and treatment for acute care emergency and inpatients at Toronto Western Hospital using evidence-based, patient-centered practices. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support care across multiple clinical areas, contributes to the development and implementation of best practice models, and participates in quality initiatives and Allied Health meetings. The position also supports clinical education for occupational therapy students and provides cross-coverage for various inpatient units as required.
Duties
Provides assessment and treatment of acute care patients at the Toronto Western Hospital
Provides evidence-based and patient centered practice to patients seen
Supports the development and implementation of best practice models of occupational therapy in the acute care setting at TWH
Works with multidisciplinary teams
Participates in the clinical education of occupational therapy students
Participate in Allied Health meetings and quality initiatives
In cooperation with other members of the occupational therapy in-patient team, provides assessment and treatment for patients across the hospital as required, areas of coverage may include:Emergency Department, Neurovascular, Neurology, Neurosurgery, General Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Geriatrics, and ICU

Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ membership, preferred
Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment, preferred
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certification, preferred
Excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Must be physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care and occupational therapy treatment
Experience in assessment and treatment of general internal medicine patients, Ortho/Msk patients, and patients with Neurological deficits
Demonstrated appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
Computer literacy

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 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.

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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.