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Occupational Therapist - SJR Community Stroke Rehab Clinic/Outpatient Services - Temporary Full-Time - 2026-19233
@ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is hiring a temporary full-time Occupational Therapist for its SJR Community Stroke Rehab Clinic and outpatient services. The role centres on stroke and neurological rehabilitation, with possible caseload in transplant, amputee, burns, trauma, complex care, oncology or musculoskeletal care, preparing patients for community discharge. A valid driver's licence and access to a car are required.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments and develop care plans for stroke and neurological patients
- Provide patient and family education
- Evaluate progress and refer for supplementary assessments
- Participate in team meetings, rounds and quality improvement
- Supervise and assign tasks to OTAs, PTAs and volunteers
Requirements summary:
- Recognized post-secondary Occupational Therapy program
- Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Minimum one year rehabilitation experience, neuro rehab preferred
- Valid driver's licence and access to a car
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 466 |
Summary of Duties
The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional rehabilitation team. The main clinical area of focus is the stroke/neurological population, other populations including, transplant, amputee, burns, trauma, complex care, oncology, and /or musculoskeletal may be part of the caseload. The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community.
The OT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals. The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, and quality improvement initiatives. The OT assigns appropriate tasks to OTA/PTA’s and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of OT and OTA/PTA students.
Qualifications/Skills
- Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in the area of rehabilitation is required. Experience in Neuro Rehab preferred.
- Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
- Competence in the practice of evidence-based occupational therapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to rehabilitation.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles
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