Occupational Therapist - Ambulatory Care, C (J0724-0242)

North York General Hospital

  • Toronto, ON
  • $45.61-54.95 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 29 days ago
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummaryOccupational Therapist, Orthopaedic & Plastic Outpatient
Your goal in this position is to align with the Ortho/Plastics clinic focus acute hand therapy. Caseload includes post-operative care of hand surgeries and conservative management of hand conditions. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you work effectively with plastic surgeons and other members of the health care team. You adapt to the demand of a constantly changing workload. You are self-motivated, independent and organized in order to maintain a caseload consistent with established standards. This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.On a practical level, you will
  • Evaluate and assess clinical findings in order to identify functional strengths and weaknesses
  • Develop and implement appropriate Occupational Therapy hand therapy programs for the patient's condition and adapt, change, or terminate these as necessary
  • Be proficient in fabrication of thermoplastic splints
  • Able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, families, and community agencies
  • Able to supervise occupational therapy students, interns, and volunteers
  • Able to self-evaluate to maintain a high standard of care and determine need for professional development
Qualifications
  • As required by COTO: a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized school
  • Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Experience with hand therapy is essential
What We OfferWorking at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Casual position with 4 & 8 hour shifts, days, evenings, and On an as needed basis in the Ortho-Plastic Clinic.We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
#INDHPHow to ApplyThink you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
  • Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
  • We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

North York General Hospital