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)
Location: Primary assignment is at Wilson site
Labour Group: OPSEU 590
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Allied Health Services
Hourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30 per hour

Responsibilities:

• 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 interview
  Humber 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.

• 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