Occupational Therapist

Unit Summary

McMaster Children's Hospital is the regional academic centre for pediatric acute care, rehabilitation, developmental and mental health services.

The Extensive Needs / Mi-Care Program is comprised of Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and Ministry of Health (MOH) funded services for individuals up to the age of 18, whose needs cannot be met in a single service stream and requires an integrated approach across Mental, Behavioural and Developmental Health.

The Extensive Needs / Mi Care Program supports a culture of innovation, family centered service and evidenced based interventions.

Position Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist provides service through individual treatment, groups, or consultation to families and caregivers at the centre, in home, or in the community.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday - Friday days : (some evenings or Saturdays may be required)

Qualifications

1. Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

2. Well-developed professional skills which include : the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team setting; the ability to collaborate and consult with clients and community care-givers, excellent assessment, treatment and consultative skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to work in a variety of settings, and creative problem-solving skills

3. Strong clinical reasoning and caseload management skills

4. Ability and willingness to maintain professional standards of practice and clinical competencies according to the College of Occupational Therapists guidelines and a willingness to upgrade skills when required.

5. Ability to work in a changing environment that demands high productivity, organizational skills, and flexibility

6. Access to a reliable and insured vehicle with $1,000,000 liability insurance which would allow for home and community visits

7. Pediatric experiencepreferred

8. Willingness to participate in a criminal reference screening process

9. Fluency in French will be considered an asset

10. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Scree (VSS)

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.

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 HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext.

46947for 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