Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre

Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program (LEAP Service)

Reports to: Program Services Manager, Allied Health

Salary: $43.47 to $54.34 per hour

Hours: 1-1.5 days/week (0.2-0.3 FTE)

Shifts: Weekdays

Status: Temporary Part-Time (Contract end date: 09 July 2027)

Closing Date: Until filled

Position Summary The Occupational Therapist working in the LEAP Service delivers group-based pain self-management education to people living with pain and a neurological condition. Self-management skills taught include various pain management strategies, chair exercise, relaxation techniques, mindfulness meditation, pacing strategies and assertive communication skills. LEAP Service only accepts referrals from Toronto Rehab Brain and Spine Program and West Park Neuro Rehab. The primary populations served are acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and multiple sclerosis.

The principal responsibilities include: conducting intake assessments to determine eligibility and treatment goals,



and explain the services; co-facilitating online groups of 6-18 patients using Microsoft Teams; co-leading gentle guided group exercise including in-person hydrotherapy; conducting inpatient consults; and administrative tasks to support the running of group treatment. The occupational therapist will work closely with a team of occupational therapists and a physiotherapist.

Duties

- Conduct intake interviews with new clients and creates a service plan
- Co-facilitate online groups, teaching pain self-management skills to groups of patients
- Co-lead in-person hydrotherapy group exercise programs
- Conduct inpatient consults to introduce pain self-management ideas and services
- Participate in administrative tasks related to running group treatment programs such as processing requests for additional services
- Participate in program planning and evaluation as needed
- Supervise clinical students
- Document as needed using Epic charting system

Qualifications

- Completion of a Master’s Degree in Science (Occupational Therapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- 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
- Experience working with people with neurological conditions such as acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke and multiple sclerosis
- 2-5 years experience in a hospital setting
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrates solid and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
- Demonstrated group facilitation skills
- Experience delivering virtual care
- Experience delivering self-management education
- Experience working with people with persistent pain
- Motivational interviewing skills an asset
- Skills with using Epic electronic charting system an asset
- Hydrotherapy exercise experience an asset




- Mindfulness Meditation experience an asset
- Chair exercise experience an asset

Additional Information

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. 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.

- Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
- Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

📌 Occupational Therapist - Living Engaged and Actively with Pain (LEAP) Service (Toronto)
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