Summary of Duties:

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programs for clients with musculoskeletal and related disorders in the hospital programs

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate interventions for transitional care clients

• Collaborate with the treatment team toward discharge planning

• Educate clients and their families, hospital staff and the community regarding musculoskeletal/other disorders and preventative health care

• Direct the daily activities of Occupational Therapy Assistants, students/interns in the department, as required

• Participate in profession-specific and interprofessional activities in support of the Sunnybrook Occupational Therapy service and the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto

• Practice in accordance with COTO standards

We Provide:

• Team oriented, progressive clinical environment

• Manageable client/staff ratio

• Acute Inpatient, Transitional Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, and Outpatient services

• Membership on the interdisciplinary team

• Clinical Research

• Planning and evaluation of clinical and educational programs

• Clinical education for students and interns

• Continuing education and professional development

Qualifications/Skills

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required

• Membership in CAOT and/or OSOT required

• Experience preferred in the areas of musculoskeletal dysfunction (in particular treating patients who undergo hip and knee arthroplasty), geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive and psychosocial assessment and treatment skills

• Commitment to clinical excellence and use of best practices

• Demonstrated commitment to Patient-Centred Care concept and principles

• Ability to demonstrate reflective practice