Occupational Therapist
- Canada
- $43.23-50.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Assesses the factors influencing the patient’s ability to function in their environment, using a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
- Determine patient centered therapy goals and provides treatment program to increase occupational performance, independence, and safety.
- Share knowledge and information with other health care professionals and agencies to work collaboratively to deliver effective and efficient patient care.
- Builds therapeutic relationships by ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected and balancing patient needs and choices with available resources.
- Documents assessment findings, goals, and intervention plan in accordance with Ontario Health atHome policies and the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario standards for record keeping.
- Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- In-depth knowledge of occupational therapy services and other community resources.
- Good understanding of the roles of health care professionals.
- Relevant occupational therapy experience in a community/health care environment.
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of occupational therapy tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology.
- Knowledge of funding agencies related to the occupational therapy recommendations.
- Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
- Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, case managers, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers.
- Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentations.
- Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
- Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as regular travel within the Temiskaming District will be required. Travel to other areas within the North East geography may also be required from time to time, as the business needs require;
- Advanced written and oral proficiency in English and French is essential.
- We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
- Experience working with diverse patient groups, case managers, family members, caregivers, SDMs, health care professionals, community organizations, and/or service providers in Community Support Services.
- Case management experience in a health care setting and/or Community Support Services.
- Ability to speak French or another second language.
- Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
- Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
- Valuable development opportunities
- Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan