Occupational Therapist - Hospital

at  St Josephs Health Centre Guelph

THE JOB SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist will provide patient care through assessment, development of individual treatment programs/consultation, direct or indirect therapeutic interventions, evaluation of treatment and discontinuation of treatment as appropriate and referral to other resources/services. She/he will be ultimately responsible to the Manager of Rehab Services for providing quality care and maintaining departmental standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & SUCCESS CRITERIA:

• Be responsible for the assessment and treatment of assigned patients as appropriate and to maximize their safe and independent function.
• Review referrals/applications to rehab/FEU programs to determine appropriateness of client
• Provide education, direction and supervision to rehab assistants, clinical students and volunteers assigned to the program, as well as to the clients and their families and the members in the community as appropriate.
• Maintain adequate records of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, patient attendance and other statistics, as necessary, in accordance with departmental guidelines and the OT college of Ontario.
• Maintain liaison with medical staff, other healthcare disciplines and community agencies involved in the patient’s ongoing care.
• Assure safe working practices and conditions through compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• To assist in the maintenance of safe equipment.
• Report unusual occurrences and incidents promptly to the manager.
• The Occupational Therapist will work in one of three areas:
• o Outpatients ( Driving Assessment / Neuro/ Hands & Splinting)
• o Inpatient Rehab unit ( LTR/STR)
• o LTC and CCC ( FEU, palliative, Assess & Restore unit)
• Adhere to provincial professional college guidelines of practice.
• Complies with patient safety programs, and processes including identifying and reporting adverse events/near misses
• Attends and participates in appropriate safety training or education updates (ie. hand hygiene, emergency code reviews)
• Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including reporting or removing hazards
• To participate in team conferences, presentations, educational seminars and other departmental, health centre and community committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in Occupational Therapy or B.Sc. degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Must be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Member in the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing demands and schedules
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Patients and Families
• Preferred experience in delivery of Occupational Therapy Services for the geriatric population in an integrated care setting, preferably in Inpatient Rehabilitation or Hospital.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy
• Demonstrated to be self-directed, seeking direction appropriately
  It’s a great time to help shape how health care is delivered in Ontario. To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit a curriculum vitae in confidence, outlining how your knowledge, experience and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements of this position and the values of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph here: External Opportunities - St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (sjhcg.ca)
  St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at employment@sjhcg.ca for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
  We appreciate all responses; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted

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