Unit Summary
Ward 8 South is an active adult general internal medicine unit with a 4-bed Step-Down Unit. An interdisciplinary team provides care to an acutely ill, primarily geriatric, patient population, including patients with multi-system chronic illnesses.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist practices in accordance with the Code of Ethics established by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of assessments, treatment interventions, discharge planning and community liaison. Some coverage to other clinical areas will be provided as needed.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days, weekends, holidays
Qualifications
1. Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
2. Demonstrated current knowledge of assessment and management in a broad range of disease processes
3. 3 years recent, relevant experience in acute medicine and with geriatric populations
4. Demonstrated current knowledge and experience in Acute Medicine
5. Demonstrated expertise in physical assessment, cognitive assessment and rehabilitative approaches
6. Evidence of ability to utilize problem-solving and critical-thinking techniques effectively in an acute medical setting
7. Demonstrated proficiency in working with patients, families, peers and the multidisciplinary healthcare team
8. Demonstrated current knowledge of and experience with discharge planning and community resources
9. Demonstrated effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
10. Demonstrated strong leadership ability and organizational skills, with evidence of ongoing professional development
11. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environmentGuidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.