Occupational Therapist

Description:

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
 

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
 

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Working within a program management model and reporting to the Clinical Services Manager in consultation with the Professional Leader, the successful candidate will provide quality, client-centered, occupational therapy services. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct patient care, including education to patients and families, and consultation in the OP Rehab Department- OT Hands Clinic, Plastic Clinics/Fracture Clinic, Neuro Rehab program, WSIB Specialized care program as required. You may also be required to supervise students. You will practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the COTO.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy, or equivalent
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT preferred
• Experience with splinting and working with post-surgical hands required
• Experience with psychosocial, cognitive, perceptual and physical health related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance is an asset
• Experience with triaging referrals, assessment, development of treatment plans for clients, which may include individualized cognitive-perceptual, physical rehabilitation, and self-care programs.
• Experience with WSIB clients and return to work planning
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to hand and upper extremity protocols
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to hand and upper extremity protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record
• May be required to travel between and work at all hospital sites