Occupational Therapist

Join to apply for the Occupational Therapist role at The Hospital for Sick Children Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading‑edge research and education. Our reputation is built on the extraordinary people who work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and offers a caring, supportive environment that upholds exceptionally high standards of practice. Overview The Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a crucial role as part of the interprofessional healthcare team. Using an acute rehabilitation framework, the OT provides occupational consultation, assessment and intervention to promote and facilitate the development of skills essential to daily living and to minimize the impact of disability on functional independence. The OT will support the Plastic Surgery Outpatient Clinic and the Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic. Key Responsibilities Provide expert occupational therapy assessment and develop and implement a plan of intervention for children and families in collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team; core clinical skills required include upper‑extremity assessment and splinting. Support the academic health sciences centre by providing/sharing knowledge with families, the public and other professionals internal and external to the Hospital. Provide evidence‑based care by integrating research with practice. Maintain a commitment to lifelong learning and create, utilize and/or disseminate new knowledge to others. Participate in weekend Occupational Therapy coverage. Requirements Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Clinical experience in splinting and upper‑extremity assessment required. Paediatric experience is preferred. Acute hospital experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred. Demonstrated interest in burn therapy. Ability to promote and provide ethnically and culturally sensitive and inclusive care to a diverse population of patients and families. Collaboration skills with the University as a subject‑matter expert in pediatric Occupational Therapy practice, and ability to provide student supervision. Initiative and leadership when appropriate. Outstanding interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Strong written communication for clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory policy. Critical thinking, analytical and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment. Attention to detail and efficient time management. Commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives. Benefits Supportive clinical mentorship and career development opportunities. Employee wellness focus through a new Staff Health and Well‑being Strategy. Inclusive environment embracing equity, diversity and inclusion. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s health and wellbeing. Employment Full‑time contract, 1.0 FTE for 18 months. Benefits provided. Start date: February 2026. Inclusion SickKids champions equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Application Process If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our aSKHR team. We can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to ensure full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to support their duties once hired. Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but can respond to requests for technical assistance. Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less, as we cannot upload multiple documents. #J-18808-Ljbffr