Occupational Therapist

4 months ago


Mississauga, Canada University Health Network Full time

Company Description

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Toronto, Cambridge, Barrie, Hamilton, Oakville, Ajax, Mississauga, Vaughan, Brampton, Oshawa and Scarborough). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.

At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.

Job Description

Union:  Non Union
Position: Occupational Therapist
Department: Altum Health
Site: Mississauga
Hours: hours per week
Reports to: Site Manager
Salary:  $ - $ per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract)
Closing Date: July 5, 2024

We are seeking an  experienced Occupational Therapist  with knowledge, skills and abilities in neurology, mental health, and/or MSK. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team primarily within these specialty programs, although they may be required to support other clinical work as necessary. The successful candidate should have strong clinical skills, and experience in treating acute and chronic conditions. Experience with work related injuries, chronic pain, activity based rehabilitation, work simulation, and return to work planning preferred. An approach including both physical and psychosocial interventions is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work within a multidisciplinary team including other Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, OTA/PTA, Psychotherapist, as well as Physician and Psychologist consultants. Strong communication, teamwork and service excellence skills are important.

Qualifications

University Degree in respective profession as required by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Certificate of Registration with respective College Two (2) years related experience in the treatment of clients/patients with work related injuries, MVA and/or experience in the third party health care system preferred Experience working with mental health programs preferred Return to work planning skills preferred Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills Ability to provide group education sessions and lead small group learning Compliance with confidentiality requirements Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task

Additional Information

Why join UHN? 

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 

Competitive offer packages Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )  Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service  A flexible work environment Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization  Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.



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