Occupational Therapist- Allied Health- Full Time

Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health, the successful candidate will provide assessment, program planning, treatment, follow-up and program evaluation to both inpatients and outpatients following practice standards set by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Successful applicants will join a large team of experienced Occupational Therapists and have an opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including inpatient surgical, medical, intensive care, stroke, geriatric rehab, high-intensity rehab, and transitional care or outpatient neuro rehab and hand clinic.

DUTIES:

Provide assessment, program planning, treatment, follow-up and program evaluation to clients in the hospital and community.
Screen patients and referrals for priority of intervention and facilitate referrals to appropriate health care and/or community programs.
Assess patients’ physical, cognitive and functional abilities; plan and carry out individually designed treatment plans to maintain, improve or restore physical, cognitive and functional abilities and prevent dysfunction.
Collaborate with patients and their families/care givers in developing treatment goals and encourage family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the treatment plan.
Assign components of treatment to, and supervise the practice of, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).
Communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Work within the scope of practice and standards laid out by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Act as a role model, mentor, and/or preceptor for learners, new grads, and new hires from various disciplines.
Stay up to date on best practices, research and legislative requirements.
Support various quality improvement initiatives.
Be flexible and accommodating to support evolving workload demands and priorities.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited university program in occupational therapy.
Current registration with, or eligible for registration with, The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
Must maintain current Professional Portfolio and participate in audit process as required by COTO.
Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
Be patient-focused
Flexibility, adaptability, an ability to stay organized and prioritize effectively
Extensive knowledge of community resources.
Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and iCcare

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date.. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.