Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate within our corporate No Boundaries strategic plan. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses inpatient client needs and selects appropriate equipment (for assistive technology) to meet positioning and wheeled mobility needs, considering postural support, alignment, pressure relief, function and safety.
• Collaborates with clients/families, therapists, OTA/PTA and seating technician to provide safe forms of temporary seating and wheelchairs/specialty strollers for the inpatient stay.
• Provides education with regards to the safe use of seating and mobility devices
• Ongoing follow up during the client’s inpatient admission to make changes to the seating or wheeled mobility base as indicated by changes in function or post-op restrictions
• Oversees repairs and adjustments to seating and mobility devices
• Assesses and prescribes appropriate seating and wheeled mobility base prior to discharge as required.
• Provides clinical direction and supervision to the OTA/PTA on the team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy (or Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy plus other Masters) required
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required
• Experience working in the healthcare field, preferably with children/youth who have a disability
• Current ADP Registered Authorizer Number (mobility) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge in seating, mobility and positioning devices and funding resources is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and in a solution focused manner with inpatient clients, families and members of the interprofessional care team
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an inpatient interprofessional team is essential
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and occupational therapy student education
• Experience with being a positive change agent and quality improvement initiatives is an asset
• Written and verbal English language communication skills required to effectively communicate with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Proven ability to measure service effectiveness and efficiency
• Demonstrates ability to organize time and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrates ability to effectively and efficiently manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities
• Proven ability to work with clients and families.
• Proven ability to be an effective member of an inter-professional team
• Status appointment in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy or Department of Physiotherapy at University of Toronto is an asset