Occupational Therapist, Regular Fulltime, Interdisciplinary Stroke Rehab : Renfrew, Labelle, Smith Falls (1.0)

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced registered nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker (MSW), dietitian, or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As an Occupational Therapist , you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

The Occupational Therapist completes assessments, develops treatment plans, organizes, provides and directs occupational therapy treatment and educational programs for Ontario Health atHome Champlain clients, their families and caregivers in accordance with the standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Completes assessments of clients in a variety of treatment settings : private homes, schools, senior's residence, long term care facilities, group homes, and performs an analysis based on objective, subjective and functional findings.
• Establishes realistic, measurable and time limited treatment goals and develops treatment plan.
• Ensures that occupational therapy treatments are initiated with the informed consent of the client or substitute decision maker in accordance with the Health Care Consent Act.
• Provides direct treatment and / or support and teaching to informal caregivers, school personnel and other health care professionals involved.
• Participates in case conferences when required and consults with other members of the health care team in fostering a holistic approach to care

Completes reassessments to review patient's progress and treatment goals and reports to Care Coordinator and other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and determine if other resources and referrals are required.

Team / Department : Stroke Rehab

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday 8 : 30-4 : 30

FTE : 1.0

Starting Salary : $44.480 / hr to $51.340 / hr

Affiliation : OPSEU

Reporting To : Manager, Patient Services

Office Location : Renfrew, Labelle, Smith Falls

Caseload Geography : Renfrew County

What must you have?

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge :

Skills and Abilities :

Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm (35hrs / week)

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.  In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer :  ​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome , ready to serve every person in Ontario.  We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Health atHome Champlain welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in any aspects of the selection process.