Occupational Therapist, Practice Resource (Complex Transitions)

Are you a Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a dynamic role that offers both challenge and fulfillment?

Mount Sinai Hospital is looking for a Complex Transitions OT Practice Resource, who will be a key member of the Rehabilitation and Complex Transitions teams as part of the Health Disciplines portfolio, and a primary clinician on the interprofessional Emergency Department (ED) team. This role will help lead and support clinical practices and initiatives that align alternative level of care (ALC) strategies and promote senior friendly care. Every day brings new opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients working towards recovery, independence and better quality of life. We use cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to support patients on their journey to recovery and back to the community. With an emphasis on individualized care plans and a supportive team environment, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set and observe remarkable patient transformations.

The Complex Transitions OT Practice Resource will report the Senior Manager of Rehabilitation and Clinical Nutrition, and be a key member of the Rehabilitation Department, comprised of clinicians from Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology professions. Each rehabilitation clinician supports a primary patient care program across Mount Sinai Hospital, support one another to address priorities, and are key members of the interprofessional teams. The Rehabilitation Department offers their clinicians with mentorship, professional development opportunities and resources to support clinical best practices, quality initiative and professional growth.

The Complex Transitions OT’s primary patient care area is the Emergency Department (ED) at Mount Sinai Hospital and may provide clinical services across all MSH patient care programs, if required. The ED is a fast paced clinical environment aimed at providing patients with timely assessment and appropriate care. The Complex Transitions OT will assess and treat patients to address cognitive, visual and functional concerns in the ED environment, and work with the interprofessional team, patients / families and community providers to support transition plans that support the patient’s functional needs and recovery.

The Complex Transition OT will work with Sinai Health’s Complex Transitions team, including the Senior Manager of Complex Transitions, Sinai Health’s ALC and Complex Transitions leadership and the Complex Transitions Physiotherapist to lead and guide practices to support effective and timely patient transitions.

In this role you will :

Possess the requisite knowledge, skills, judgment and attitude to deliver competent and evidence-based Occupational Therapy care

Complete assessment, planning and therapeutic intervention for an assigned patient caseload according to Occupational Therapy scope of practice

Document in electronic health record as per Hospital and professional college standards

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as per College Standards

Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for your decisions and actions and practices within your own level of competence

Participate in interprofessional rounds and discussions

Continuously gather and analyze clinical and other relevant data to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed

Lead and support complex transitions / ALC strategies and represent the Health Disciplines portfolio perspective at various internal and external committees

Participate in quality initiatives and / or research to promote innovation and best practice

Work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Provide health education using effective teaching strategies that takes into account the patient / family's learning needs, readiness, and motivation to learn

Contribute to discharge and transition planning and other planning activities to facilitate care continuity and coordination; advocate for care needs to be met in most appropriate setting

Utilize critical inquiry, critical thinking and research to develop evidence-informed practice and inform decision-making

Develop expertise in your area of practice through self-reflection, self-learning, specialty certification and implementation of best practice guidelines.

Be committed to patient safety and quality responsibilities in accordance with hospital vision, policies and procedures

Contribute to achieving Sinai Health’s strategic and operational priorities through a commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient / staff safety, professional development and continuing education

Contribute to Sinai’s work by participating actively in hospital committees and other groups to represent the OT perspective

Assist with other department / unit responsibilities or duties, as required

Mentor colleagues and new hires as appropriate

Participate in teaching of students from affiliated institutions

Job Requirements

Job Requirements : Mandatory

Current registration and active membership / license in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Preferred

3 - 5 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care environment working with adults and older adults

Clinical experience providing occupational therapy service in emergency care

Experience using an electronic health record

Experience participating in quality initiatives and / or clinical research

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent health and clinical assessment skills

Patient handling and functional assessment skills inclusive of objective assessments

Strong disposition planning skills and knowledge of community supports

Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families

Proven ability to make sound professional judgement and practice decisions and demonstrate effective time-management and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

Excellent oral, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others including patients and their families

Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history

Computer proficiency and / or Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Outlook)

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within occupational therapy, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.