Occupational Therapist

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.

Monday to Friday; Days. Evenings and weekends as required.

This position is temporary until November 2026.

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioGraduate of an approved School of Occupational TherapyRelevant 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  settingDemonstrated experience with assessment, evaluation and treatment with pediatric surgical patientsExperience 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 careDemonstrated knowledge of relevant community services and children's treatment facilitiesDemonstrated ability to multitask in a fast paced environmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsSelf-directed and flexible practitioner with well-developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skillsDemonstrated 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

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 Y 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.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements\: 

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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