The Hand Clinic at the Hamilton General Site – Regional Rehabilitation focusses on the management of acute traumatic hand injuries and post-surgical hand conditions. Referrals are primarily from plastics and orthopaedics.

The Hand Clinic at the Hamilton General Site – Regional Rehabilitation focusses on the management of acute traumatic hand injuries and post-surgical hand conditions. Referrals are primarily from plastics and orthopaedics. The therapist works in a hand therapist capacity, providing treatment which may include:

- provision of custom-fabricated thermoplastic splints

- wound care, patient education regarding post-surgical precautions and care

- ROM, functional assessment/remediation and strengthening.

While the primary focus of interventions is impairment based, the therapist is also involved in disability reduction, activity modification, pain reduction and energy conservation.

As a member of the healthcare team, using a client-centered approach, the therapist works with patients and families to enable the patient to maximize their recovery to meet agreed upon goals. The Therapist is supported by an OTA/PTA and Business Clerk. The therapist works closely with the plastics and orthopaedics teams to determine the best course of treatment for the patients’ condition.
This is a great opportunity for a therapist with hand therapy expertise who wishes to work in a challenging environment to continue to hone their skills and further knowledge and expertise with complex upper extremity conditions.

The Hand Clinic at the Hamilton General Site – Regional Rehabilitation focusses on the management of acute traumatic hand injuries and post-surgical hand conditions. Referrals are primarily from plastics and orthopaedics. The therapist works in a hand therapist capacity, providing treatment which may include:

- provision of custom-fabricated thermoplastic splints

- wound care, patient education regarding post-surgical precautions and care

- ROM, functional assessment/remediation and strengthening.

While the primary focus of interventions is impairment based, the therapist is also involved in disability reduction, activity modification, pain reduction and energy conservation.

As a member of the healthcare team, using a client-centered approach, the therapist works with patients and families to enable the patient to maximize their recovery to meet agreed upon goals. The Therapist is supported by an OTA/PTA and Business Clerk. The therapist works closely with the plastics and orthopaedics teams to determine the best course of treatment for the patients’ condition.
This is a great opportunity for a therapist with hand therapy expertise who wishes to work in a challenging environment to continue to hone their skills and further knowledge and expertise with complex upper extremity conditions.

Monday to Friday; days – typical hours 8 to 4 (exact hours to be determined with candidate)

Monday to Friday; days – typical hours 8 to 4 (exact hours to be determined with candidate)

1. Member in good standing of College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
2. Experience with multidisciplinary teams particularly specialist surgical or ambulatory teams.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of acute hand injuries. Preference for therapists with current Hand Therapy Certification with the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Candidates in process of attaining certification will also be considered.
4. Splinting and mobilization skills and experience required.
5. Excellent clinical and non-clinical analytical skills.
6. Capacity to work in a very fast paced, hectic environment.
7. Ability to document clinical findings, treatment plan and progress using specified record system.
8. Demonstrated commitment to supporting learners from entry to practice programs (e.g. OT/PT).

1. Member in good standing of College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
2. Experience with multidisciplinary teams particularly specialist surgical or ambulatory teams.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of acute hand injuries. Preference for therapists with current Hand Therapy Certification with the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Candidates in process of attaining certification will also be considered.
4. Splinting and mobilization skills and experience required.
5. Excellent clinical and non-clinical analytical skills.
6. Capacity to work in a very fast paced, hectic environment.
7. Ability to document clinical findings, treatment plan and progress using specified record system.
8. Demonstrated commitment to supporting learners from entry to practice programs (e.g. OT/PT).

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement