Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Joseph's Health Centre team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist on our Emergency Care Department.

Our hospital is a 376-bed community teaching hospital situated in west-end Toronto, serving a diverse community of over half a million Canadians. St. Joseph's Emergency Department (ED) is one of the largest EDs in Ontario with over 97,0000 visits a year. We have a reputation for excellence in patient care and teamwork with respect and compassion.

We take pride in the specialized care we provide for our diverse patient population with expertise and leadership in Critical Care, Stroke, Mental Health, Oncology, Hemodialysis and Pediatrics, amongst harm reduction supports.

If you are looking for a work environment of which key values are kindness, professional encouragement and support then St. Joseph's Hospital is the right place for you!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or the aging process. The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote, maintain, or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. Occupational therapy services may include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education to patients, their family members, external agencies, and hospital staff.

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
• Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas
• Must hold a Master's Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
• As required by the program, must be Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certified (or willing to certify prior to the end of the probationary period)
• Experience working in acute care or emergency is preferred
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)

Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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