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

· Provide clinical support/direction to rehabilitation assistants and support staff

· Prioritize patient safety

· Responsible for the assessment of clients, establishment and evaluation of treatment programs, and discharge for clients at the hospital site, outpatient programs (Community Physiotherapy Clinic, or other); may also include residents in the Long-Term Care facility.

· Development and implementation of preventative and therapeutic courses of intervention following current, evidence-based methods and practices

· Maintain records in accordance with Occupational Therapist’s Standards of Practice

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

Competition No. REHAB 05/24

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