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

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

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.

- 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

- Conductintake interviews with new clients and creates a service plan
- Co-facilitateonline groups, teaching pain self-management skills to groups of patients
- Co-leadin-person hydrotherapy group exercise programs
- Conductinpatient consults to introduce pain self-management ideas and services
- Participatein administrative tasks related to running group treatment programs such as processing requests for additional services
- Participatein program planning and evaluation as needed
- Superviseclinical students
- Documentas needed using Epic charting system
- 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
- 2-5years experience in a hospital setting
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrates strong and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
- Demonstrated group facilitation skills
- 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

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 adaptable 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.

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.

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📌 Occupational Therapist - Living Engaged and Actively with Pain (LEAP) Service (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto