Clinical Extern (Occupational Therapy), Professional Practice

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 2,838,000 - 2,976,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clinical Extern (occupational therapy) position at St. Joseph's Health Care London is a temporary part-time role based in London, Ontario.

The extern will work under direct and/or indirect supervision of registered staff, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote wellness and deliver holistic, high-quality and safe patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for occupational therapy students to gain clinical experience and develop skills, knowledge, and confidence as they

Qualifications

• Student in Occupational Therapy enrolled in an academically accredited Occupational Therapy post-secondary program.
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Ability to work independently in patient care areas with direct and indirect supervision from a health professional
• Ability to aid with activities of daily living, ROM, mobility, and orientation under the supervision of a regulated health professional
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and the ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of a safety culture in a health care setting in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and lift and transfer skills to meet physical demands
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Through a patient and family-centered approach, the Clinical Extern (occupational therapy) will work under the direct and/or indirect supervision of registered staff, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as an unregulated care provider, to promote and advocate for wellness while ensuring the delivery of holistic, high quality and safe care to patients.

Job description

Note: EFFECTIVE March 1, 2025 all external PSW (Personal Support Worker) hires will be required to be registered with https://hscpoa.com/public/public-register

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Clinical Extern (Occupational Therapy), Professional Practice - 1 position

Professional Practice

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Temporary Regular Part Time

Salary Range: $20.60 - $20.60 /hour

This is a temporary part‑time position that is anticipated to extend until March 31, 2026, and is subject to the availability of work.

Through a patient and family‑centered approach, the Clinical Extern (occupational therapy) will work under the direct and/or indirect supervision of registered staff, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as an unregulated care provider, to promote and advocate for wellness while ensuring the delivery of holistic, high quality and safe care to patients.

This is an exciting opportunity for occupational therapy students to work in a clinical environment where they can develop their clinical skills and expertise, knowledge, and self‑confidence as they prepare to transition into a regulated health professional. The Externs will work at one of the St. Joseph’s Health Care sites.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Partnership Program, the Clinical Extern (occupational therapy) will work part‑time hours. The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on organizational needs and may include day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Please include in your resume include your post‑secondary school's name, program, and year of graduation.

The anticipated start: October 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Student in Occupational Therapy enrolled in an academically accredited Occupational Therapy post‑secondary program.
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Ability to work independently in patient care areas with direct and indirect supervision from a health professional
• Ability to aid with activities of daily living, ROM, mobility, and orientation under the supervision of a regulated health professional
• Demonstrated ability to be self‑directed and the ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of a safety culture in a health care setting in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to apply effective body mechanics and lift and transfer skills to meet physical demands
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you may be expected to engage in roles related to teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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