Occupational Therapist - Hand Clinic

Humber River Health

  • Toronto, ON
  • $40.36-56.30 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Position Profile:Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!Right now we are looking for an Occupational Therapist for Hand Therapy.Employment Status: Casual
Hours of Work: Available to work rotating shifts (Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays)
Location: Primary assignment is at Wilson site
Labour Group: OPSEU 590
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Allied Health Services
Hourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30 per hourResponsibilities:
  • Providing Occupational Therapy services to the Outpatient Hand Clinic, including both globally funded and WSIB patients.
  • Provide appropriate assessment and treatment for referred patients.
  • Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status.
  • Recording workload measurement data.
  • Work as a member of the health care team regarding services provided.
  • Clinical supervisor of Rehabilitation Assistants.
  • Clinical supervisor of students, including Occupational Therapist and/or OTA/PTA students.
Requirements:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
  • Membership in CAOT preferred.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in hand therapy and splinting in an acute care setting.
  • Experience treating acute plastic and orthopedic hand conditions.
  • Experience with WSIB patients and the WSIB reporting/billing system preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks and work efficiently.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a valuable part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, creativity and resourcefulness.
  • Availability and flexibility to provide coverage during the week day is required.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.Interested applicants are required to submit an Application before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interviewHumber River Health is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.Why choose Humber River Health?At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

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