Occupational Therapist

We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

• Graduate from a recognized university Occupational Therapy Program
• Registration with the College of Occupation Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Two years current occupational therapy experience preferred
• Demonstrates a commitment to client centered care
• Possesses current acute care experience
• Demonstrates skill and interest in working with individuals with varied diagnoses and impairments
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing an individual’s optimum level of independence, restoring function, community re-integration
• Possess an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds, abilities and educational status
• Demonstrates familiarity with assessment and treatment of cognitive impairments
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to determine innovative solutions and treatment plans
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
• Always with compassion
• Power of many
• Serve with purpose
• Every voice matters

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.