Occupational Therapist, Langley Specialized Seniors Clinic
7 months ago
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, and as a member of the community-based interdisciplinary care team, the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to older and/or geriatric adults with chronic conditions; provides education to clients, caregivers and staff regarding rehabilitation interventions and advocates for clients with community agencies and funding sources; provides care that is family centered and emphasizes the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health based on the chronic disease management model; participates in quality improvement activities such as providing input into program standards, procedures and protocols to ensure clinical objectives are identified and met; participates in special and/or research projects related to older adult and/or geriatric clients. Responsibilities Provides occupational therapy assessment, consultation and interventions for older and/or geriatric adults to maximize physical function and to promote independence and safety; determines the appropriate use of recognized occupational therapy assessment tools such as neurobehavioral cognitive exams, ADL/IADL assessments, feeding assessments) and conducts appropriate assessments; prescribes and recommends specialized and adaptive aids and equipment to clients for activities of daily living (ADL). Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, client and caregivers to develop individual treatment goals utilizing the self-management model of living with chronic illness; provides treatment and/or teaching to clients and caregivers in order to restore, develop or maintain functional status; identifies resources required for treatment, including tests, materials, equipment and funding and initiates requests for external funding as required; provides verbal and written reports to the interdisciplinary team regarding progress towards care plan goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of direct clinical care and education provided to the client and caregivers; provides input to the interdisciplinary team regarding changes required to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness of service. Provides education and training for clients/family/caregivers and staff through individual and/or group sessions on independent living skills and occupational performance, use of environmental and equipment adaptations, body mechanics, lifts and transfers; develops resource materials as required. Provides geriatric clinical expertise, consultation and leadership in evidence-based practice to staff and clients by consulting with experts, collaborating with members of interdisciplinary teams, evaluating clinical practice and recommending changes to existing standards; provides education on interventions and resources that assist the client and others for the purpose of promoting safety in the home and modification to environmental barriers; acts as a client advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources. Maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence-based Occupational Therapy and geriatric practice by methods such as reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals and attending relevant education programs to enhance the delivery of client care; sets measurable performance goals and objectives in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Operations. Assists with research and special projects related to Occupational Therapy and Geriatrics by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, collecting data and providing input for further analysis as required. Completes required reports, records and workload statistics; maintains files and records in accordance with program standards and procedures. In collaboration with the Manager or designate, assists with the development and monitoring of policies and procedures and standards related to Occupational Therapy; identifies staff learning needs and develops and provides orientation and education related to Occupational Therapy and Geriatrics; assists with the facilitation of student placements, as assigned. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assists in the development and implementation of operational plans, vision, philosophy and mission for the Langley Specialized Seniors Team, in collaboration with the Manager. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an approved school of Occupational Therapy. Two years' recent, clinical related experience in working with older and/or geriatric clients or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC (COTBC) and eligible for membership in the BC Society of Occupational Therapists and/or Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of current developments in Occupational Therapy relevant to working with older and/or geriatric adults. Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and revise educational programs. Demonstrated ability to serve as a role model exemplifying evidence-based gerontological practices. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to plan, problem solve, organize and prioritize work in a continually changing environment. Ability to teach and facilitate the learning of others. Ability to work independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients, interdisciplinary team members and other stakeholders. Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.-
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