Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Medicine Program

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM/UNIT SUMMARY:

The In-Patient Medicine Program consists of a more than 350 budgeted beds across the CVH & MH and is staffed by inter-professional teams who support the care of critically ill and complex medicine patients within the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. Our teams provide high quality-patient centered care in an innovative environment to support the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to a Clinical Manager within the Program, the ideal candidate will be focused on providing patient centered care and will be given the opportunity to deliver care with compassion, excellence and courage.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Providing occupational therapy coverage for the Program across sites as assigned (e.g. coverage on weekends, statutory holiday coverage, during planned and unplanned absences)
• Planning and directing occupational therapy services, including assessment, treatment and evaluation
• Facilitating appropriate care planning with the inter-professional team to support seamless transitions for our patients
• Practicing in compliance with legislation, hospital policies and procedures, professional regulatory standards and occupational therapy best practices
• Supporting and participating in the development of program and unit-level objectives, policies, procedures and quality assurance programs
• Completing workload measurement reporting within a timely manner

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

THP is committed to internal talent, and therefore priority will be given to internal applicants.

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Experience and ability to work in an inter-professional team environment
• Experience in working effectively and collaboratively with Occupational Therapy Assistants/Physiotherapy Assistants
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (or evidence of completion within three months of hire)
• Excellent attendance record
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including problem solving, negotiation and ability to have difficult conversations
• Effective Team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in in-patient medicine and/or intensive care units
• Experience in providing education to patients and families in individual and group settings
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• A second language is considered an asset in serving our community
  To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
  Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
  Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
  Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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  Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

Status: Part Time Permanent- up to 19% paid in lieu of vacation and benefits
Site: Credit Valley Hospital