Occupational Therapist- Pediatric Inpatient Surgical

Occupational Therapist‐Pediatric Inpatient Surgical / Gastrointestinal Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist‐Pediatric Inpatient Surgical / Gastrointestinal role at Hamilton Health Sciences. Salary Range This range is provided by Hamilton Health Sciences. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$41.64/hr - CA$53.38/hr HHS Requisition # 121404 Location: McMaster Children’s Hospital Status: Temporary Full‑Time Rate: $41.64 - $53.38 Hourly Unit Summary Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), located in Hamilton’s west‑end, is part of the Hamilton Health Sciences’ family of hospitals and the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest‑growing kids‑only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada’s most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children’s cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health. The MCH pediatric clinics provide acute tertiary and sub‑specialty care to children age 0‑17. These are dynamic, fast‑paced clinics where care is provided to children in a family‑centred environment. Position Summary The 3Y Pediatric Inpatient Surgical Care/Gastrointestinal Unit (3Y), is located at McMaster Children’s Hospital Site of Hamilton Health Sciences. This inpatient unit provides acute tertiary and sub‑specialty surgical care including pediatric trauma to children age 0‑17. 3Y prides itself on a friendly and welcoming environment with an emphasis on the wellbeing and mentorship to all team members. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will apply their clinical expertise of pediatric disease processes and related complex medical and surgical conditions to provide comprehensive care and coordinate follow‑up to children to maximize their occupational performance (feeding and swallowing, self‑care, productivity and leisure) and recovery in order to facilitate discharge, community integration and functional adaptation. As a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the OT liaises and communicates with team members including the facilitation and coordination of community services and supports. The OT will work with pediatric surgical, GI, and complex care populations and their families in the inpatient setting. This position will include cross coverage for other inpatient units within McMaster Children’s hospital as needed. Schedule Work Hours Rotating days, evenings and weekends. This position is temporary until November 2026. Qualifications Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Graduate of an approved School of Occupational Therapy Relevant experience, knowledge, and clinical skills in the provision of evidence‑based occupational therapy practice in the management of infants, children, adolescents (and their families) Minimum of three (3) years’ recent, relevant clinical experience in a tertiary pediatric setting Demonstrated experience with assessment, evaluation and treatment with pediatric surgical patients Experience with pediatric feeding and swallowing assessment and treatment preferred. Well‑developed knowledge of the role of occupational therapy services, and other disciplines along the continuum of care Demonstrated knowledge of relevant community services and children’s treatment facilities Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast paced environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Self‑directed and flexible practitioner with well‑developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a caseload of patients to ensure optimal patient care and access to service. Commitment to quality improvement identification and implementation Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Temporary Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr