Occupational Therapist - Casual (Occupational Therapy)

Competition : 038-24

038-24

Department / Unit : Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Position Type : Casual

Casual

Bargaining Unit : OPSEU Paramed

OPSEU Paramed

Posting Date : 2024-02-06 12 : 00

2024-02-06 12 : 00

Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers.

We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work with our Occupational Therapy Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Passion, Courage, and Teamwork

Position Responsibilities :

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides occupational therapy consultation, assessment, and intervention to promote the development of skills and behaviors essential to minimize the impact of disability on functional independence.

The Occupational Therapist develops and implements a plan of intervention for inpatients in collaboration with the health care team.

Specifically, you will provide expert occupational therapy assessment and treatment recommendations for patients on the acute care units, as well as in the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) / Assess and Restore Unit.

You are a strong team player and enjoy a mixed patient case load.

Qualifications :

• BScOT / MScOT or equivalent required
• Registered and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in acute and / or rehabilitation hospital environment preferred
• Experience with assessment of cognition, mobility and safety with the elderly and / or chronically ill
• Experience doing splinting using multiple mediums preferred
• Knowledge of community resources an asset
• Experience in positioning and wound prevention an asset
• Strong computer skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize your critical thinking and problem- solving skills
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work with an Occupational Therapy Assistant to develop plans of care and modify as necessary
• Excellent team player
• Appropriate lifting techniques
• Acceptable performance and attendance records

Hiring Salary Range : $39.19 $54.66

Why Headwaters?

Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community.

We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit