POSITION SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the management of inpatients and outpatients according to the occupational therapist’s designated rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent with evidence of ongoing professional development required.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapy required.
• 1-3 years experience working with patients of various ages with neurological and orthopaedic diagnosis in the acute and rehabilitation phases of assessment and treatment an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to function collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary team and with the community partners.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound clinical judgment, flexibility and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Demonstrated superior organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of community supports and services for identified populations would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a demanding environment demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an excellent attendance records.

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.