Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Oakville ON, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
  • Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Day/Evening - 7.5 hour shifts
  • Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
  • Department: Transitions & Integrated Care
  • Site Location: Multi-Site (Oakville, Milton, Georgetown)
Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with knowledge, skills and abilities in MSK, mental health, and/or neurology. The successful candidate will support the development, growth and day-to-day operations of the WSIB Specialty Program – an outpatient assessment and treatment program for injured workers who have sustained work related injuries and require interdisciplinary assessment, diagnostic and rehabilitation services to assist them in their return to work and function.They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team primarily within the WSIB Specialty program, although they may be required to support other clinical work as necessary. Experience with work related injuries, chronic pain, functional rehabilitation, work simulation, and return to work planning preferred. The successful candidate will require strong assessment skills and the ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Exercise Instructors, Surgeons, Physicians, and Social Workers. An approach including both physical and psychosocial interventions is essential. Strong communication skills in both written and verbal, teamwork and service excellence skills are essential.

Qualifications
  • B.Sc. or M.Sc.in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution required
  • Current Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required with evidence of insurance coverage
  • Ability to motivate, be sympathetic, yet positive and client-centered in all interactions with patients
  • Have a thorough understanding of confidentiality and patient dignity
  • Demonstrate self-directed carry-through of patient care activities
  • Initiative, good problem solving and communication skills are necessary
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting would be an asset
  • Experience working in a private physiotherapy clinic would be an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to effectively interact with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Strong organizational abilities with efficient time management skills
  • Flexibility to follow direction and work collaboratively with all team members
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
  • Relevant experience in treating a variety of MSK/Neuro conditions in an ambulatory care setting, return to work planning, functional evaluation, work conditioning and return to work strategies an asset
  • Experience working in mental health programs preferred
  • Return to work planning experience preferred
Additional Information

Date Posted: April 11, 2024

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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