Occupational Therapist-BUT Occ Ther Rehab

Our patient’s success is optimized by self-motivation, active participation and family support.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist is accountable for the following

• Assessment of patients with functional impairment due to a variety of underlying medical conditions including but not limited to cardio-pulmonary, musculo-skeletal and neurological systems
• Co-creating of goals with the patient and family
• Planning and implementation of treatment plans to improve function and participation in activities of daily living
• Participate in patient discharge planning
• Document patient assessment and treatment in the health record
• Collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team, patients and their families to achieve patient goals and augment the treatment plan as needed
• Providing education to the interprofessional team to support evidence-based care
• Assigning to and supervision of support personnel
• Involvement in clinical education of various professions, including preceptorship of occupational therapy students

Key Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario
• CAOT or OSOT member preferred
• A breadth of experience, including but not limited to assessment and treatment of post-acute medically complex, orthopaedic, neurogenic, geriatric and vascular patients (including amputees)
• Experience with acute medicine patients and transitions in care is an asset
• Knowledge of community resources and services is an asset
• Certified in FIM assessment, or willingness to be certified within 6 months of hire
• MoCA training certification, or willingness to obtain
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness working independently as well as liaising with the interprofessional team
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Demonstrated leadership within a interprofessional team is preferred
• Satisfactory performance and attendance required

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/]

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.