Occupational Therapist – REHAB 05/24

Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will join an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation and health professionals in the delivery of services in an acute care facility. Services/programs offered include inpatients and outpatients, Assess & Restore, and Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

Qualifications:
• Graduate from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience with assistive device/equipment assessment and prescription is considered an asset.

• Job Duties:
  • Workload includes client care of acute and chronic inpatients, long-term care residents, and outpatients.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programs for a variety of patients including orthopedic, medical, neurological, and surgical.
  • Participate in the discharge planning of clients and liaise with community resources.
  • Assess and prescribe assistive devices and equipment.
  • Maintain records in accordance with OT Standards of Practice.
  • Provide clinical support/direction to rehabilitation assistants and support staff, and prioritize.
• Patient safety.

Benefits:
• Part of a team of young, passionate, healthcare professionals.
• Experience a wide scope of practice and broad range of experience in a remote and underserviced setting.
• Full pension plan with HOOPP, employer contribution of 126%.
• Blue Cross benefits package.
• Housing and relocation assistance.
• Funded professional development opportunities.
• Eligible for up to $15,000 in Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program.

Salary: $35.65- 51.24.    In accordance with CUPE collective agreement.

Closing Date:  When filled.

Competition No:   REHAB 05/24
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