Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy)

Overview

Responsible and accountable to the Manager of Professional Practice, for the provision of outpatient hand therapy in a fast paced, high volume hospital clinic setting. This position is responsible for all aspects of care delivery, education, profession/program development and quality of service.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited university program in OT/PT
• Masters in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivalent required
• License to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists of Ontario required

Qualifications

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• Minimum 2 years of recent related experience with acute hand injuries, both surgical and non-surgical required
• Skilled in the management of hand injuries/conditions both surgical and non-surgical
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high volume clinic environment
• Able to work in a hand therapy model of care environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and task groups
• Motivated to practice in accordancewith the mission and vision of hospital/health service
• Good work and attendance record required
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safetypolicies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

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