Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber
Compensation: CAD 44.45 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

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.

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
SalaryRange: $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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information
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, in office 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.

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📌 Occupational Therapist (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario