Occupational Therapist at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Geriatric Care, Clinical Reasoning, Caseload Management, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Restorative Approaches, Discharge Planning, Community Resources, Cognitive Assessments, Mood Assessments, Functional Assessments, Mobility Assessments, Evidence-Based Practice, Outcome Measurement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The therapist on the Centralized Care and Transition Team (CCaTT) functions as a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team providing care to patients at high-risk for sub-optimal health outcomes and poor experience – this patient population are often older adults with multiple chronic conditions who are frail and impacted by social determinants of health. The CCaTT therapist partners with other health professionals to develop holistic care plans by assessing the physical, cognitive, environmental and social needs. The therapist practices in accordance with the standards and guidelines for professional practice as per their specific College and according to Hamilton Health Sciences policies & procedures. The therapist incorporates best available evidence into practice for example, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Ontario’s Assess and Restore guidelines. In addition, the Therapist will actively participate in professional practice and program committees & initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by the Clinical Manager. 1. Current registration and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Physiotherapists of Ontario 2. Knowledge of outcome measurement and evidence-based practice 3. Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment with high productivity, organizational and flexibility demands with solid clinical reasoning and caseload management skills. 4. Must have excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work within interdisciplinary teams across the hospital and into the community. 5. Minimum of 3 years experience working with the geriatric and medicine population 6. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities needed to complete cognitive, mood, functional and mobility assessments for seniors living with multiple chronic conditions and frailty. 7. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment 8.Demonstrated expertise in restorative approaches 9.Demonstrated current knowledge of and experience with discharge planning and community resources 10. Ability to creatively problem solve and facilitate change.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist on the CCaTT team provides care to high-risk patients, particularly older adults with chronic conditions. They collaborate with other health professionals to develop holistic care plans and participate in initiatives that support patient care and clinical practice.