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.
www.uhn.ca Job Description Union:  Non-Union Number of vacancies:  2 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site:  Toronto Rehab, University Centre, Department:  Geriatrics, MSK, & Multisystem Inpatient Rehab Program Reports to:  Allied Health & Outpatient Manager Salary:  $43.47 - $54.34 per hour  Hours:  Casual (Monday to Friday and weekends) Status:  Casual Shifts:  Days, Weekends Closing Date: September 23, 2026 Position Summary The  Occupational Therapist (OT)  is an integral member of the Occupational Therapy service, Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided.
Through assessment, treatment, evaluation and consultation, the OT prevents, alleviates or minimizes dysfunction, enabling clients to achieve their maximum level of functional independence and facilitating their integration into the home, community and workplace. As a crucial member of the Geriatrics, MSK, and Multisystem Rehab team, the OT: Duties Provides comprehensive assessment, intervention, consultation and education services for geriatric patients and patients with musculoskeletal and other multi-system conditions; Makes appropriate referrals; Develops and maintains community resource networks;  Performs department responsibilities to contribute to the efficient and effective provision of service; Collaborates with inter-professional team in providing patient focused care;  Provides training and supervision of Occupational Therapy students; is involved in quality management and research initiatives; Participates in professional, program and hospital development, as appropriate; performs other duties consistent with the job classification as required.   Must be adaptable with the ability to cover across units based on operational needs Qualifications   Completion of Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) Basic Cardiac Life Support (B Level or C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada Membership with Professional Association (e.g.
CAOT, OSOT) is preferred Experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions required Experience in geriatrics preferred Demonstrated ability to use theoretical and evidence-based concepts, and research findings in practice Strong clinical skills related to patient goal setting and creative treatment interventions Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs in pursuit of ongoing professional development Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care Demonstrated competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner Excellent written, oral and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills Computer proficienc