POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible and accountable to the Manager of InterProfessional Practice for the provision of patient care, coordination of service delivery, education, professional/program development and quality assurance duties.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited university program in OT.
• Minimum B.Sc (OT) or equivalent required.
• License to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists and a member in good standing.
• MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) certification or a willingness to complete within 6 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years recent experience with geriatric, medical, orthopaedic, cardio respiratory and neurology adult patients.
• Post grad training in geriatrics, medicine, neurology and/or seating an asset.
• MoCA certification required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work and function effectively as an interdisciplinary team member required.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills required.
• Ability to navigate a constantly changing environment nimbly and with ease required.
• Flexibility and demonstrated acumen with problem solving required.
• Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and task groups.
• Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of hospital/health service.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of TorontoEast Health Network (TEHN)[formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherenceto MGH’s policies and practices.

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