Occupational Therapist, Hand Clinic

• Position Profile Hennick Humber Hospital.
• Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.
• Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders.
• Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.
• At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care.
• We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.
• Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
• Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
• At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen.
• As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
• We are looking for an Occupational Therapist for Hand Therapy.
• Employment Status: Permanent Part Time Hours of Work: Available to work rotating shifts (Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays) - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 – Management RightsLocation: Humber River Health, Hennick Humber Hospital (Wilson)Labour Group: OPSEU 590Reporting Relationship: Manager, Fracture Clinic, Plastics and Surgical Outpatient ClinicsHourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30

Responsibilities

Providing Occupational Therapy services to the Outpatient Hand Clinic, including both globally funded and WSIB patients. Provide appropriate assessment and treatment for referred patients. Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status. Recording workload measurement data. Work as a member of the health care team regarding services provided. Clinical supervisor of Rehabilitation Assistants. Clinical supervisor of students, including Occupational Therapist and/or OTA/PTA students.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required. Membership in CAOT preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in hand therapy and splinting in an acute care setting. Experience treating acute plastic and orthopedic hand conditions. Experience with WSIB patients and the WSIB reporting/billing system preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks and work efficiently. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to act as a valuable part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, creativity and resourcefulness. Availability and flexibility to provide coverage during the week day is required. Excellent attendance and discipline free record required. An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices. Why choose Humber River Health? At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. All employees have the opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement. Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care. As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially. This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.