Occupational Therapist

As the only rehabilitation hospital in the Niagara Region, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre provides specialized post-acute hospital care and exceptional clinical outcomes through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and complex care programs. Our interprofessional team utilizes state of the art equipment to restore health, rebuild lives, and renew hope providing the highest quality of compassionate care to every patient. Hotel Dieu Shaver is where careers begin and flourish.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Hourly Rate of Pay: $ $56.30

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality person-centered therapy services within the in-patient and out-patient clinical programs. These services include accurate patient assessment, client-driven goal setting/treatment planning, providing treatment, education, maintaining client records, and planning appropriate/timely discharges. The Occupational Therapist will assign duties appropriately to Rehabilitation Assistants and support personnel. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively within an interprofessional team to provide these services to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients (and/or family members) to obtain relevant medical history and to set realistic patient driven goals. Accurately assesses patient's functional abilities and needs. Establishes and implements a patient driven Occupational Therapist treatment plan.
• Assesses the need for other health care professionals and informs the patient of any demonstrated need. Facilitates the referral or input of others as appropriate.
• Communicates with the patient regarding the purpose, goals and structure of the treatment program and obtaining informed consent for treatment.
• Implements treatment programs which may include the arrangements of adaptive equipment or assistive devices.
• Proficiency in providing rehabilitation for individuals diagnosed with dysfunction, disease, or trauma to the upper extremity.
• Has experience in fabricating custom splints for the upper extremity for acute injuries.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members to ensure integrated, coordinated patient care through the use of written documentation, team/family meetings, and patient conferences.
• Monitors the patient's needs during treatment and adjusting the treatment plan according to the patient's status.
• Assigns appropriate patient care activities to Rehab Assistants.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding activities of daily living, home programs and adaptations to work/leisure, etc.
• Discharges the patient when necessary and ensuring appropriate follow up care through referral to other appropriate health care professionals and/or the referring/family physician.
• The Occupational Therapist maintains accurate, complete and current patient records and workload statistics.
• The incumbent ensures the provision of quality patient care.
• Other job duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent is required.
• A current General Practicing Certificate from the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario.
• The ability to operate a personal computer to perform data entry/retrieval and work processing functions.
• Working knowledge of the legislation governing the practice of Occupational Therapy.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Health Millennium Platform (Health Information System) would be preferred.
• English language verbal communication skills sufficient to understand and communicate detailed instructions, directions and procedures clearly to patients, students and other staff.
• English language literacy skills sufficient to complete and review patient assessment and treatment reports.
• Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
• Proven ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification required.

At HDS we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers the best care for our patients. We are dedicated to fostering a positive culture where individuals of all backgrounds and identities feel empowered, respected and included. HDS values equity and an inclusive culture and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team where everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in serving our community in an environment of holistic and compassionate care and would like to join our team, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter.

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Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre

Human Resources Department

541 Glenridge Avenue

St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2

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Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their reply and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a specialty hospital that excels in providing rehabilitation and complex care to thousands of patients across the Niagara Region.