Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARYThe role of the Occupational Therapist is to plan, implement, and evaluate client-centered occupational therapy services consistent with the mission and values of St. Joseph's Healthcare. The Occupational Therapist assesses and diagnoses physical, emotional, social and cognitive capacity and performance, occupational demands and environmental factors and interventions to enable participation in activities of everyday life to promote and optimize health and well-being of clients consistent with the scope of practice of occupational therapy. Key functions of the Occupational Therapist encompass clinical, professional and non-clinical activities as outlined in the Profile of Occupational Therapists in Canada that are shaped by their program needs and client population. All tasks are performed in ways consistent with the competencies of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) including; assuming professional responsibility, thinking critically, demonstrating practice knowledge, utilizing occupational therapy process to enable occupation, communicating and collaborating effectively, engaging in professional development, managing practice and advocating within systems. Given that St. Joseph's Healthcare is affiliated with McMaster University and Mohawk College, the Occupational Therapist is expected to engage in appropriate teaching and research activities.QUALIFICATIONSDegree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university and registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario requiredMasters Degree in Occupational Therapy is preferredEligible for membership in OSOT and CAOT is preferredCurrent BCLS/HCP certification requiredDemonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their familiesStrong team and communication skills requiredDemonstrated interest and experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions in an acute physical medicine/acute mental healthenvironment particularly older adults requiredMinimum one year recent and related experience in variety of physical medicine settings requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to work under pressure, prioritize workload and meet deadlinesProven ability to work as an effective member of an inter-professional team with exceptional interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skillsAdaptable, creative, innovative and flexibleWillingness and ability to continue to improve professional competence and knowledgeExceptional analytical thinking and creative problem solving skillsProficient computer skills for report writing, assessments, word processing, workload measurement and access to information, etc.RESPONSIBILITIESAssess inpatients to determine their strengths and weaknesses, cognitively/perceptually, physically and psycho emotionally. Determine their ability to function in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Determine influences of the environment on the individual including evaluation of home environment. Interpret data to determine plans to facilitate discharge planning.Develop treatment plans to enhance overall functioning in activities or improve independence including but not limited to participation in ADL retraining programs, hand/upper extremity programs, cognitive/perceptual improvement programs, prescription of adaptive equipment /adapted methods, prescription of wheelchair/mobility devices, recommendations regarding level of support/home modifications required, group programming,patient and family education and discharge planning.Communicate with interdisciplinary team in verbal and written format according to the standards of the department.Maintain workload statistics and participate in other documentation procedures related to the unit. This position requires the maintenance of specific patient volumes and outcomes which must be collected and demonstrated.Maintain clinical competence by taking students, completing continuing education and participating in research.Participate on committees and program development related areas of practice.St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other. #J-18808-Ljbffr