Occupational Therapist – Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) – Full Time

Sault Area Hospital is currently recruiting for the position of Occupational Therapist in our Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). The successful candidate will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary mental health team and will liaise with the diverse mental health programs within the hospital and community following standards set by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

DUTIES:

Provide assessment, program planning, treatment, follow-up and program evaluation to clients within the inpatient, outpatient, or community setting.
Analyze and interpret assessment findings.
Generate, implement, evaluate, and treatment plans on an individual or group basis
Provide education and consultation to client and family, caregivers and other health care professionals in the hospital and community to promote optimal level of occupational performance.
Implement strategies to address client safety issues and mitigate risk for critical injury and death.
Educate client and family in coping strategies, decision-making, and utilization of personal and community resources, and make referrals to community resources as required.
Collaborate with clients, families, interprofessional team members, and community partners throughout the therapy process and advocate to ensure client needs are met.
Participate in the discharge planning process to ensure safe, effective, and efficient discharges
Conduct home assessments.
Provide effective written and verbal communication according to hospital and departmental guidelines.
Document assessment findings, analysis, treatment plans, client goals, client’s ongoing progress, effectiveness of treatment plan according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards and hospital policy.
Research and incorporate best evidence into clinical practice.
Act independently in prioritizing patient needs to ensure individual patients on caseload receive appropriate intervention in a timely manner.
To work in collaboration with a multi disciplinary mental health team and psychiatrist as required
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited university program in occupational therapy that meets academic and clinical requirements for registration with COTO.
Pass in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists national certification exam.
Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
Must maintain current Professional Portfolio and participate in audit process as required by the (COTO).

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with people who have severe and persistent physical and/or mental illness.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

In-depth knowledge of techniques for assessing and treating basic cognitive abilities and activities of daily living.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to assist in providing relevant care to clients as well as observing and evaluating treatment effects.
Extensive knowledge of community resources.
Ability to work independently as an interdisciplinary team member and interact with clients.
Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and ICCARE values.

Notes:

Must have a valid driver’s license, and insurance coverage to allow transportation of clients.

This position may be eligible for the Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant. More information can be found www.health.gov.on.ca

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.